Some sounds play, most don't

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From: Smig (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/29/04

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    Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 12:16:28 -0700

    As of yesterday morning, the only sounds that can be heard
    on my W2K system are the default Windows system sounds
    (most of them, but not all of them, even in same
    directory). No other sound can be heard (streaming video
    on MSN, other WAV files, etc.).

    No changes were made, no new sound card, etc. - just
    suddenly, the only sounds that can be heard are some of
    (but not all of) the Windows system sounds.

    Have tried to reinstall drivers, everything shows device
    working properly, troubleshooting methods provide no clue
    or resolution. Don't know how this could possibly be
    relative, but with Windows who can tell...because of a
    sudden system shutdown, in booting up yesterday it went
    through the automatic scan for errors - after boot up, the
    sounds weren't working properly. Even if that did cause
    the problem, I don't know how to "unscan" the system, or
    fix whatever changes it made but neglected to report to a
    log.

    Anyone have a clue as to this illogical problem?

    Thanks for your help!

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