WSS Err Msg: Cannot Find the SNDSYS Driver (94247)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Sound System 1.0
  • Microsoft Windows Sound System 1.0a
  • Microsoft Windows Sound System 2.0
This article was previously published under Q94247

SUMMARY

If you are using Windows Sound System and a SNDSYS.DRV entry is not present in the [DRIVERS] section of the SYSTEM.INI file, the following error may occur:
Cannot find the SNDSYS Driver
Correctly setting up the [DRIVERS] section in the SYSTEM.INI file may correct this problem.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem can be caused if the [Drivers] section in the SYSTEM.INI file is not set up correctly.

This section should be configured in the following manner: 
   [DRIVERS]
   MIDIMAPPER=MIDIMAP.DRV
   TIMER=TIMER.DRV
   WAVE=SNDSYS.DRV
   AUX=SNDSYS.DRV
   MIDI=SNDSYS.DRV
   WAVEMAPPER=MSACM.DRV
If WAVE=SNDSYS.DRV is not present, Volume Control, Recording Control, Voice Pilot, Quick Recorder, and Sound Finder will not load. Also, if AUX=SNDSYS.DRV is not present, Volume Control, Recording Control, Voice Pilot, and Sound Finder will also not load.

NOTE: This message can also occur if in the "drivers=" line is missing from the [boot] section of the SYSTEM.INI, This line usually reads as follows: 
   drivers=mmsystem.dll
If this line is missing, use a text editor (such as Notepad) to edit your SYSTEM.INI file, and re-enter the line.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2003
Keywords:KB94247
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