Norton Desktop v1.0 Conflicts with SoundBlaster (82365)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q82365

SYMPTOMS

After you install version 1.0 of Norton Desktop for Windows, and you restart Windows, the following error message may be displayed if you also have a Creative Labs SoundBlaster sound card installed:
The SoundBlaster 1.5 driver requires the Windows 3.1 version of VDMAD.386 to work correctly. An incorrect version is currently in use. Change the DEVICE= line in SYSTEM.INI to: DEVICE=*VDMAD, then restart your system."

RESOLUTION

Follow the instructions in the message to solve the problem.

MORE INFORMATION

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KBCategory: kbsetup kbsound kb3rdparty kbmm
KBSubcategory: win31
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/14/2004
Keywords:kbdownload KB82365
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