Article: Q238040
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): WINDOWS:; :
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbenv kberrmsg kbsound kbimu
Last Modified: 27-OCT-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Encarta World English Dictionary
- Microsoft Encarta World English Dictionary 2001
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SYMPTOMS
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If you attempt to play a pronunciation in Microsoft Encarta World English
Dictionary 2000, the pronunciation may not be played. In addition, you may
receive the following error message:
An invalid media type was specified.
CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if either of the following conditions is true:
- The Msgsm32.acm file is missing or damaged.
- The Microsoft GSM 6.10 Audio Codec is not installed on your computer.
RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue:
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Click the Windows Setup tab.
4. In the list of components, click Multimedia, and then click Details.
NOTE: Do not click the Multimedia check box.
5. Click to select the Audio Compression check box, and then click OK.
6. Click Have Disk.
7. In the "Copy manufacturer's files from " box, click your CD-ROM drive.
8. Insert the Microsoft Windows CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then click OK.
9. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the audio compression
components.
10. Close Control Panel.
Additional query words: multi multi-media media mm ewed pronounce mute silent
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Keywords : kbenv kberrmsg kbsound kbimu
Technology : kbHomeProdSearch kbHomeMMsearch kbEncartaSearch kbEncartaWorldEngDict2001
Version : WINDOWS:; :
Issue type : kbprb
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