Startup and Exit Sounds May Not Work with WFWG

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q93038
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

If the sound files for Windows for Workgroups are on a network drive, the Startup or Exit system sounds, which are assigned in the Sound section of Control Panel, may not play when you start or exit Windows for Workgroups.

CAUSE

The network redirector may not be active during the startup or exit of Windows for Workgroups.

WORKAROUND

Startup and Exit sounds should be placed on a local drive. Any other system sound files can be placed on a network share.

MORE INFORMATION

On an installation created by SETUP /N on a Microsoft LAN Manager or Windows for Workgroups server, the Startup and Exit sounds do work correctly; this is because the real mode redirector is active.

On an installation created by SETUP /N on a Novell server, the sounds work only if they are located on the Novell server. This is because MSIPX, not the real mode redirector, is loaded.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kbsound kb3rdparty kbmm
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.11

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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