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Article ID: 212628 - Last Review: June 29, 1999 - Revision: 1.0
PUB2000: Publisher Can't Play .wav File Without Sound Card
This article was previously published under Q212628
When you try to play an embedded .wav file in Microsoft Publisher 98, you
may receive the following error:
Another application is playing audio. You can either interrupt the
application or wait until it is done. Then try using Sound Recorder
again.
This error will occur when either of the following conditions is true:
- There is no sound card installed in the computer.
-or-
- The sound card is not listed in the Device Manager but you have
Sound Recorder or Media Player installed.
NOTE: To access the Device Manager, right-click the
My Computer icon and then click
Properties on the shortcut menu that appears.
To play an embedded .wav file in Publisher, use the method appropriate
for your situation.
Method 1: If You Installed a Sound Card
If you installed a sound card but it is not listed in Device Manager,
follow these steps:
- Close all running programs.
- On the Windows Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
- Double-click Add New Hardware.
- In the Add New Hardware Wizard, follow these steps:
- Click Next.
- Click Yes to search for new hardware. Click Next.
- Click Next and follow the instructions on your screen.
Method 2: If You Do not Have a Sound Card Installed
If you do not have a sound card installed, you must install one if you
want to play embedded sound files.
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Publisher 2000 Standard Edition
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