Problems Playing Sound in Alpha Centauri with SoundBlaster Live (233080)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q233080

SYMPTOMS

After you upgrade to Windows 98 Second Edition, there may be no sound, or sounds may be distorted, when you play Alpha Centauri by Firaxis Games.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you have a Creative Labs SoundBlaster Live! sound card installed, and the Direct Sound 3D and EAX sound options are enabled in the Alpha Centauri initialization (.ini) file.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact Creative Labs, or Firaxis Games, to inquire about the availability of a fix for this issue.

MORE INFORMATION

Firaxis Games recommends that you do not enable EAX or Direct Sound 3D in the Alpha Centauri program initialization file.

For more information about the Alpha Centauri program, connect to:

http://www.alphacentauri.com/index2.html

For Creative Labs Soundblaster Live! information, connect to:

http://www.creativelabs.com/

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/25/2001
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbHardware kbprb kbsound KB233080
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