Windows-Based Games May Not Play Background Music in Windows 98 (190913)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q190913

SYMPTOMS

After you upgrade to Windows 98, you may notice that some games do not play background music, but do play the sound effects.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, click Run, type sysedit in the Open box, and then click OK.
  2. On the Window menu, click System.ini.
  3. In the [Driver] section, locate the following lines: 
          midi1=sxgb.drv
      wave1=sxgb.drv
  4. Place a semicolon (;) at the beginning of both lines.
  5. On the File menu, click Save, and then click Exit on the File menu.
  6. Restart your computer.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbenv kbprb kbsetup kbsound KB190913
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