MCI sound driver

No yellow warning marks anywhere - but I will go back and double check. At
the same time I'll copy system specs into an email and send it to myself on
this new PC so I have that ready to put here if needed.

I'll admit my biggest problem is not being able to recognize the driver or
lack of - as I'm looking forthe words "MCI sound driver" . I've read through
all the post about ""removing" driver files". Seems to me I tried that but
maybe the wrong ones!?!

I do have sound - can play the music files as well as listen to any audio on
web sites.

They told me I can't use a router (when purchasing the new PC) because I am
on dial up service.

Thanks Heather

This could be good exercise as the computers are in different rooms!

"Heather" wrote:

> Hang in there, SSAP.....the MVP's are fast asleep. Did you check in Device
> Manager to see if what is under Sound?? Any yellow marks? Did you look in
> Windows Control Panel??
>
> I lost my CD Drive on WinME due to a lightning hit in the neighbourhood, so
> I had a new one installed to make sure I got everything copied for this XP
> computer.....however, I just bought a wireless router and there may be a few
> ways to get at the music via that or cable.
>
> I can now *see* the C Drive on the old WinME machine....haven't tried
> anything major yet, but you could also transfer by cable, to the best of my
> knowledge.
>
> Noel should be on here about 1 am EST.
>
> Cheers.....Heather
>
> "SSAP" <SSAP.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CEBACFAF-7889-4611-BEE5-8819DD5D62B4@microsoft.com...
> > My PC is not allowing me to save any sort of audio to CD:
> > (Windows ME)
> >
> > The error includes a line "Windows MCI Sound Driver is not loaded.
> > Install
> > via Windows Contol Panel.
> >
> > Previously I had been able to save audio to CD - not sure when it messed
> > up
> > (ie following an update or power failure ... etc).
> >
> > Upon digging around this is all I found that referenced *MCI*:
> > in system properties > performance > PC Cards: (PCMCIA) - No PC card
> > sockets are installed.
> >
> > I recently purchased a new PC (Windows XP Media) and would like to
> > transfer
> > my audio (songs) from the old to new PC.
> >
> > What, where should I be looking to fix this driver problem?
> >
> > Would it be possible to hook the old tower to new tower and transfer this
> > way.
> > I have no knowledge about this procedure.
> >
> > Thank you in advance for your suggestions and guidance.
> >
>
>
>

SSAP, your problem really needs defining a little more clearly.

> My PC is not allowing me to save any sort of audio
> to CD: (Windows ME)

Are you saying that you can save (burn) other types of files (.doc, .txt
etc.) to your CD but NOT .wav or .mpg's or even create Audio CD's?
What 'Burning' software are you using e.g. Nero, Adaptec, Roxio, etc.?

> The error includes a line "Windows MCI Sound Driver is
> not loaded. Install via Windows Contol Panel.
Would suggest that you can't PLAY the sounds. The MCI Sound Driver would not
(normally) be required for copying and burning the files to your CD.

If your problem is with the burning operation ONLY, then you might need to
re-install your CD Burning software. However, if the error report occurs
when trying to PLAY the music, then (as Heather has alluded, elsewhere) you
may have to re-install your sound card.

> Upon digging around this is all I found that referenced
> *MCI*: in system properties > performance > PC Cards:
> (PCMCIA) - No PC card sockets are installed.

Is probably a 'red herring' as PCMCIA sockets are only (usually) installed
on laptops!!

> Would it be possible to hook the old tower to new tower
> and transfer this way.
Yes - several options - but first, try to ascertain the 'real' underlying
problem.

Mart



"SSAP" <SSAP.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CEBACFAF-7889-4611-BEE5-8819DD5D62B4@microsoft.com...
> My PC is not allowing me to save any sort of audio to CD:
> (Windows ME)
>
> The error includes a line "Windows MCI Sound Driver is not loaded.
> Install
> via Windows Contol Panel.
>
> Previously I had been able to save audio to CD - not sure when it messed
> up
> (ie following an update or power failure ... etc).
>
> Upon digging around this is all I found that referenced *MCI*:
> in system properties > performance > PC Cards: (PCMCIA) - No PC card
> sockets are installed.
>
> I recently purchased a new PC (Windows XP Media) and would like to
> transfer
> my audio (songs) from the old to new PC.
>
> What, where should I be looking to fix this driver problem?
>
> Would it be possible to hook the old tower to new tower and transfer this
> way.
> I have no knowledge about this procedure.
>
> Thank you in advance for your suggestions and guidance.
>

Hi Mart: Yes you are correct in that I can save/burn other file extensions
(.doc, .jpg, etc.) to CD - it is the audio that can't be saved or copied.
Audio at this point is those you mentioned- .wav or .mpg's.

My son also reminded me that mpg's cannot be changed to .wav (or was/is that
the other way around?!) I do have .wav that he says he can not convert and
copy to his audio player .

Burning software: There are two Adaptec versions installed, neither will
work for the audio burn (but will for the other file types)
1: Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 4\CreateCD
2: Adaptec\DirectCD

I am currently looking at the "Sounds and Multimedia Properties" > Devices
as well as the "System Properties" > Device Manager > Sound, Video and Game
Controllers.
I see "Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI (WDM)

Upon clicking on the properties in these device fields they say either :
1. Driver is enabled
or
2. This device is working properly.

I will standby for suggestions but when any of you are ready for bed - just
tell me and we can carry on again at your convenience.



"Mart" wrote:

> SSAP, your problem really needs defining a little more clearly.
>
> > My PC is not allowing me to save any sort of audio
> > to CD: (Windows ME)
>
> Are you saying that you can save (burn) other types of files (.doc, .txt
> etc.) to your CD but NOT .wav or .mpg's or even create Audio CD's?
> What 'Burning' software are you using e.g. Nero, Adaptec, Roxio, etc.?
>
> > The error includes a line "Windows MCI Sound Driver is
> > not loaded. Install via Windows Contol Panel.
> Would suggest that you can't PLAY the sounds. The MCI Sound Driver would not
> (normally) be required for copying and burning the files to your CD.
>
> If your problem is with the burning operation ONLY, then you might need to
> re-install your CD Burning software. However, if the error report occurs
> when trying to PLAY the music, then (as Heather has alluded, elsewhere) you
> may have to re-install your sound card.
>
> > Upon digging around this is all I found that referenced
> > *MCI*: in system properties > performance > PC Cards:
> > (PCMCIA) - No PC card sockets are installed.
>
> Is probably a 'red herring' as PCMCIA sockets are only (usually) installed
> on laptops!!
>
> > Would it be possible to hook the old tower to new tower
> > and transfer this way.
> Yes - several options - but first, try to ascertain the 'real' underlying
> problem.
>
> Mart
>
>
>
> "SSAP" <SSAP DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CEBACFAF-7889-4611-BEE5-8819DD5D62B4@microsoft.com...
> > My PC is not allowing me to save any sort of audio to CD:
> > (Windows ME)
> >
> > The error includes a line "Windows MCI Sound Driver is not loaded.
> > Install
> > via Windows Contol Panel.
> >
> > Previously I had been able to save audio to CD - not sure when it messed
> > up
> > (ie following an update or power failure ... etc).
> >
> > Upon digging around this is all I found that referenced *MCI*:
> > in system properties > performance > PC Cards: (PCMCIA) - No PC card
> > sockets are installed.
> >
> > I recently purchased a new PC (Windows XP Media) and would like to
> > transfer
> > my audio (songs) from the old to new PC.
> >
> > What, where should I be looking to fix this driver problem?
> >
> > Would it be possible to hook the old tower to new tower and transfer this
> > way.
> > I have no knowledge about this procedure.
> >
> > Thank you in advance for your suggestions and guidance.
> >
>
>
>

OK, let's just clarify a little further :-

> ... I can save/burn other file extensions
> (.doc, .jpg, etc.) to CD

Are you SURE that you can't also save the 'original' .wav and .mpg's (as
data files)??

> - it is the audio that can't be saved or copied.
> Audio at this point is those you mentioned- .wav or .mpg's.

Note that 'Audio' are 'modified' .wav of .mpg (etc.) files which are
'converted' to .cda files by your Burning software to make an 'Audio CD'.

In the meantime - assuming you can copy (burn) your .wav or .mpg files to CD
(as you can with your .doc, .jpg etc. files - after all they are only 'data
files') then you should be able to transfer all your music files to your new
pc by using CD's.

Note also that you cannot save the actual .cda formatted files to your hard
drive. (You can of course, save the 44 byte 'descriptor' part - but that'
neither use nor ornament <g>)

If you are trying to 'rip' tracks from Audio CD's to convert to .wav's etc.,
(or vice-verca) then you *may* need special software e.g CDex (
http://cd-to-mp3.audiolaunch.com/cd-ripper/ ) but your existing burning
software *should* be able to do this.

Mart



"SSAP" <SSAP RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C8CE8AC2-6C2E-49FA-B460-EF92004F60AE@microsoft.com...
> Hi Mart: Yes you are correct in that I can save/burn other file
> extensions
> (.doc, .jpg, etc.) to CD - it is the audio that can't be saved or
> copied.
> Audio at this point is those you mentioned- .wav or .mpg's.
>
> My son also reminded me that mpg's cannot be changed to .wav (or was/is
> that
> the other way around?!) I do have .wav that he says he can not convert
> and
> copy to his audio player .
>
> Burning software: There are two Adaptec versions installed, neither will
> work for the audio burn (but will for the other file types)
> 1: Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 4\CreateCD
> 2: Adaptec\DirectCD
>
> I am currently looking at the "Sounds and Multimedia Properties" > Devices
> as well as the "System Properties" > Device Manager > Sound, Video and
> Game
> Controllers.
> I see "Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI (WDM)
>
> Upon clicking on the properties in these device fields they say either :
> 1. Driver is enabled
> or
> 2. This device is working properly.
>
> I will standby for suggestions but when any of you are ready for bed -
> just
> tell me and we can carry on again at your convenience.
>
>
>
> "Mart" wrote:
>
>> SSAP, your problem really needs defining a little more clearly.
>>
>> > My PC is not allowing me to save any sort of audio
>> > to CD: (Windows ME)
>>
>> Are you saying that you can save (burn) other types of files (.doc, .txt
>> etc.) to your CD but NOT .wav or .mpg's or even create Audio CD's?
>> What 'Burning' software are you using e.g. Nero, Adaptec, Roxio, etc.?
>>
>> > The error includes a line "Windows MCI Sound Driver is
>> > not loaded. Install via Windows Contol Panel.
>> Would suggest that you can't PLAY the sounds. The MCI Sound Driver would
>> not
>> (normally) be required for copying and burning the files to your CD.
>>
>> If your problem is with the burning operation ONLY, then you might need
>> to
>> re-install your CD Burning software. However, if the error report occurs
>> when trying to PLAY the music, then (as Heather has alluded, elsewhere)
>> you
>> may have to re-install your sound card.
>>
>> > Upon digging around this is all I found that referenced
>> > *MCI*: in system properties > performance > PC Cards:
>> > (PCMCIA) - No PC card sockets are installed.
>>
>> Is probably a 'red herring' as PCMCIA sockets are only (usually)
>> installed
>> on laptops!!
>>
>> > Would it be possible to hook the old tower to new tower
>> > and transfer this way.
>> Yes - several options - but first, try to ascertain the 'real' underlying
>> problem.
>>
>> Mart
>>
>>
>>
>> "SSAP" <SSAP RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:CEBACFAF-7889-4611-BEE5-8819DD5D62B4@microsoft.com...
>> > My PC is not allowing me to save any sort of audio to CD:
>> > (Windows ME)
>> >
>> > The error includes a line "Windows MCI Sound Driver is not loaded.
>> > Install
>> > via Windows Contol Panel.
>> >
>> > Previously I had been able to save audio to CD - not sure when it
>> > messed
>> > up
>> > (ie following an update or power failure ... etc).
>> >
>> > Upon digging around this is all I found that referenced *MCI*:
>> > in system properties > performance > PC Cards: (PCMCIA) - No PC card
>> > sockets are installed.
>> >
>> > I recently purchased a new PC (Windows XP Media) and would like to
>> > transfer
>> > my audio (songs) from the old to new PC.
>> >
>> > What, where should I be looking to fix this driver problem?
>> >
>> > Would it be possible to hook the old tower to new tower and transfer
>> > this
>> > way.
>> > I have no knowledge about this procedure.
>> >
>> > Thank you in advance for your suggestions and guidance.
>> >
>>
>>
>>

DUH!! Thank goodness you got up early. I burned all of my mp3's as *data
files* to CD's and transferred them to this XP computer and they play just
fine. Somehow I missed that in his original explanation.

Or he can just play them from the CD drive if he wishes. Easy CD Creator 4
is pretty old, but it should work. No point in getting a new Roxio version
(they bought out Easy CD, SSAP)....but make sure you get either Nero or
Roxio on your new computer.

Night.....Heather

"Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
news:uoVnDQ7$FHA.3944@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> OK, let's just clarify a little further :-
>
>> ... I can save/burn other file extensions
>> (.doc, .jpg, etc.) to CD
>
> Are you SURE that you can't also save the 'original' .wav and .mpg's (as
> data files)??
>
>> - it is the audio that can't be saved or copied.
>> Audio at this point is those you mentioned- .wav or .mpg's.
>
> Note that 'Audio' are 'modified' .wav of .mpg (etc.) files which are
> 'converted' to .cda files by your Burning software to make an 'Audio CD'.
>
> In the meantime - assuming you can copy (burn) your .wav or .mpg files to
> CD (as you can with your .doc, .jpg etc. files - after all they are only
> 'data files') then you should be able to transfer all your music files to
> your new pc by using CD's.
>
> Note also that you cannot save the actual .cda formatted files to your
> hard drive. (You can of course, save the 44 byte 'descriptor' part - but
> that' neither use nor ornament <g>)
>
> If you are trying to 'rip' tracks from Audio CD's to convert to .wav's
> etc., (or vice-verca) then you *may* need special software e.g CDex (
> http://cd-to-mp3.audiolaunch.com/cd-ripper/ ) but your existing burning
> software *should* be able to do this.
>
> Mart
>
>
>
> "SSAP" <SSAP.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C8CE8AC2-6C2E-49FA-B460-EF92004F60AE@microsoft.com...
>> Hi Mart: Yes you are correct in that I can save/burn other file
>> extensions
>> (.doc, .jpg, etc.) to CD - it is the audio that can't be saved or
>> copied.
>> Audio at this point is those you mentioned- .wav or .mpg's.
>>
>> My son also reminded me that mpg's cannot be changed to .wav (or was/is
>> that
>> the other way around?!) I do have .wav that he says he can not convert
>> and
>> copy to his audio player .
>>
>> Burning software: There are two Adaptec versions installed, neither will
>> work for the audio burn (but will for the other file types)
>> 1: Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 4\CreateCD
>> 2: Adaptec\DirectCD
>>
>> I am currently looking at the "Sounds and Multimedia Properties" >
>> Devices
>> as well as the "System Properties" > Device Manager > Sound, Video and
>> Game
>> Controllers.
>> I see "Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI (WDM)
>>
>> Upon clicking on the properties in these device fields they say either :
>> 1. Driver is enabled
>> or
>> 2. This device is working properly.
>>
>> I will standby for suggestions but when any of you are ready for bed -
>> just
>> tell me and we can carry on again at your convenience.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Mart" wrote:
>>
>>> SSAP, your problem really needs defining a little more clearly.
>>>
>>> > My PC is not allowing me to save any sort of audio
>>> > to CD: (Windows ME)
>>>
>>> Are you saying that you can save (burn) other types of files (.doc, .txt
>>> etc.) to your CD but NOT .wav or .mpg's or even create Audio CD's?
>>> What 'Burning' software are you using e.g. Nero, Adaptec, Roxio, etc.?
>>>
>>> > The error includes a line "Windows MCI Sound Driver is
>>> > not loaded. Install via Windows Contol Panel.
>>> Would suggest that you can't PLAY the sounds. The MCI Sound Driver would
>>> not
>>> (normally) be required for copying and burning the files to your CD.
>>>
>>> If your problem is with the burning operation ONLY, then you might need
>>> to
>>> re-install your CD Burning software. However, if the error report occurs
>>> when trying to PLAY the music, then (as Heather has alluded, elsewhere)
>>> you
>>> may have to re-install your sound card.
>>>
>>> > Upon digging around this is all I found that referenced
>>> > *MCI*: in system properties > performance > PC Cards:
>>> > (PCMCIA) - No PC card sockets are installed.
>>>
>>> Is probably a 'red herring' as PCMCIA sockets are only (usually)
>>> installed
>>> on laptops!!
>>>
>>> > Would it be possible to hook the old tower to new tower
>>> > and transfer this way.
>>> Yes - several options - but first, try to ascertain the 'real'
>>> underlying
>>> problem.
>>>
>>> Mart
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "SSAP" <SSAP.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:CEBACFAF-7889-4611-BEE5-8819DD5D62B4@microsoft.com...
>>> > My PC is not allowing me to save any sort of audio to CD:
>>> > (Windows ME)
>>> >
>>> > The error includes a line "Windows MCI Sound Driver is not loaded.
>>> > Install
>>> > via Windows Contol Panel.
>>> >
>>> > Previously I had been able to save audio to CD - not sure when it
>>> > messed
>>> > up
>>> > (ie following an update or power failure ... etc).
>>> >
>>> > Upon digging around this is all I found that referenced *MCI*:
>>> > in system properties > performance > PC Cards: (PCMCIA) - No PC card
>>> > sockets are installed.
>>> >
>>> > I recently purchased a new PC (Windows XP Media) and would like to
>>> > transfer
>>> > my audio (songs) from the old to new PC.
>>> >
>>> > What, where should I be looking to fix this driver problem?
>>> >
>>> > Would it be possible to hook the old tower to new tower and transfer
>>> > this
>>> > way.
>>> > I have no knowledge about this procedure.
>>> >
>>> > Thank you in advance for your suggestions and guidance.
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>

I will see if I can burn them as a data file (hadn't tried that - duh!).

I'll let you know how I make out
Thanks


"Mart" wrote:

> OK, let's just clarify a little further :-
>
> > ... I can save/burn other file extensions
> > (.doc, .jpg, etc.) to CD
>
> Are you SURE that you can't also save the 'original' .wav and .mpg's (as
> data files)??
>
> > - it is the audio that can't be saved or copied.
> > Audio at this point is those you mentioned- .wav or .mpg's.
>
> Note that 'Audio' are 'modified' .wav of .mpg (etc.) files which are
> 'converted' to .cda files by your Burning software to make an 'Audio CD'.
>
> In the meantime - assuming you can copy (burn) your .wav or .mpg files to CD
> (as you can with your .doc, .jpg etc. files - after all they are only 'data
> files') then you should be able to transfer all your music files to your new
> pc by using CD's.
>
> Note also that you cannot save the actual .cda formatted files to your hard
> drive. (You can of course, save the 44 byte 'descriptor' part - but that'
> neither use nor ornament <g>)
>
> If you are trying to 'rip' tracks from Audio CD's to convert to .wav's etc.,
> (or vice-verca) then you *may* need special software e.g CDex (
> http://cd-to-mp3.audiolaunch.com/cd-ripper/ ) but your existing burning
> software *should* be able to do this.
>
> Mart
>
>
>
> "SSAP" <SSAP.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C8CE8AC2-6C2E-49FA-B460-EF92004F60AE@microsoft.com...
> > Hi Mart: Yes you are correct in that I can save/burn other file
> > extensions
> > (.doc, .jpg, etc.) to CD - it is the audio that can't be saved or
> > copied.
> > Audio at this point is those you mentioned- .wav or .mpg's.
> >
> > My son also reminded me that mpg's cannot be changed to .wav (or was/is
> > that
> > the other way around?!) I do have .wav that he says he can not convert
> > and
> > copy to his audio player .
> >
> > Burning software: There are two Adaptec versions installed, neither will
> > work for the audio burn (but will for the other file types)
> > 1: Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 4\CreateCD
> > 2: Adaptec\DirectCD
> >
> > I am currently looking at the "Sounds and Multimedia Properties" > Devices
> > as well as the "System Properties" > Device Manager > Sound, Video and
> > Game
> > Controllers.
> > I see "Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI (WDM)
> >
> > Upon clicking on the properties in these device fields they say either :
> > 1. Driver is enabled
> > or
> > 2. This device is working properly.
> >
> > I will standby for suggestions but when any of you are ready for bed -
> > just
> > tell me and we can carry on again at your convenience.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Mart" wrote:
> >
> >> SSAP, your problem really needs defining a little more clearly.
> >>
> >> > My PC is not allowing me to save any sort of audio
> >> > to CD: (Windows ME)
> >>
> >> Are you saying that you can save (burn) other types of files (.doc, .txt
> >> etc.) to your CD but NOT .wav or .mpg's or even create Audio CD's?
> >> What 'Burning' software are you using e.g. Nero, Adaptec, Roxio, etc.?
> >>
> >> > The error includes a line "Windows MCI Sound Driver is
> >> > not loaded. Install via Windows Contol Panel.
> >> Would suggest that you can't PLAY the sounds. The MCI Sound Driver would
> >> not
> >> (normally) be required for copying and burning the files to your CD.
> >>
> >> If your problem is with the burning operation ONLY, then you might need
> >> to
> >> re-install your CD Burning software. However, if the error report occurs
> >> when trying to PLAY the music, then (as Heather has alluded, elsewhere)
> >> you
> >> may have to re-install your sound card.
> >>
> >> > Upon digging around this is all I found that referenced
> >> > *MCI*: in system properties > performance > PC Cards:
> >> > (PCMCIA) - No PC card sockets are installed.
> >>
> >> Is probably a 'red herring' as PCMCIA sockets are only (usually)
> >> installed
> >> on laptops!!
> >>
> >> > Would it be possible to hook the old tower to new tower
> >> > and transfer this way.
> >> Yes - several options - but first, try to ascertain the 'real' underlying
> >> problem.
> >>
> >> Mart
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "SSAP" <SSAP.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:CEBACFAF-7889-4611-BEE5-8819DD5D62B4@microsoft.com...
> >> > My PC is not allowing me to save any sort of audio to CD:
> >> > (Windows ME)
> >> >
> >> > The error includes a line "Windows MCI Sound Driver is not loaded.
> >> > Install
> >> > via Windows Contol Panel.
> >> >
> >> > Previously I had been able to save audio to CD - not sure when it
> >> > messed
> >> > up
> >> > (ie following an update or power failure ... etc).
> >> >
> >> > Upon digging around this is all I found that referenced *MCI*:
> >> > in system properties > performance > PC Cards: (PCMCIA) - No PC card
> >> > sockets are installed.
> >> >
> >> > I recently purchased a new PC (Windows XP Media) and would like to
> >> > transfer
> >> > my audio (songs) from the old to new PC.
> >> >
> >> > What, where should I be looking to fix this driver problem?
> >> >
> >> > Would it be possible to hook the old tower to new tower and transfer
> >> > this
> >> > way.
> >> > I have no knowledge about this procedure.
> >> >
> >> > Thank you in advance for your suggestions and guidance.
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>