Re: Bad direct sound output

From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 07/13/04


Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 05:43:19 -0700

Tethys wrote:

> On occasion when clicking on an mp3 file to play, a
> warning window pops up and tells me I've got a Bad Direct
> Sound driver v2.2.8. Please install proper drivers or
> select another device in configuration. Error code
> 80004005.
>
> The result is sometimes the machine freezes up the bottom
> line I guess is that it's anoying.
>
> Much obliged for anyone's help.
>
> Tethys.

What does this have to do with viruses? You didn't say what soundcard
you have. Try getting updated drivers from the mftr.'s website and
installing them.

Malke

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