From: Vj on 08/17/2003
This problem can occur if the "drivers=mmsystem.dll" line is missing from the [boot] section of the System.ini file. RESOLUTION :
To correct this problem, follow these steps:
1. Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to edit the System.ini file.
* Click Start >>> search >>> For files and folders.
* search for system.ini.
* You will get a listing on the right side.
* select system.ini, press shift and right-click and select "open with...."
* On the menu select notepad and click OK.
2. Add the following line to the [boot] section of the file:
drivers=mmsystem.dll
3. Save and then close the System.ini file.
4. Restart your computer.
If the problem persits then I suggest that you perform Clean boot troublshooting.
To perform a Clean Boot in Windows 98/ME, perform these steps:
1. Click Start and select Run.
2. Type MSConfig in the Open box and click OK.
3. In the General tab, click Selective startup.
4. Deselect all the checkboxes under Selective startup.
5. On the Startup tab, select the *StateMgr checkbox.
6. Click OK. Click Yes when you are prompted to restart the
computer.
7. After the computer restarts, click Start and select Run.
8. Type MSConfig in the Open box and click OK.
9. In the General tab, ensure that the checkboxes are deselected.
NOTE: If you see a disabled or gray checkbox, then the computer
is not completely "Clean Booted." Contact the manufacturer
of the program for further assistance.
10. To isolate the cause of the problem, select one item at a time
under Selective startup and then restart the computer to see if
the additional entry reproduces the original issue. If the
problem recurs, then you can infer that the additional entry is
the cause.
To return the computer from the Clean Boot state, follow these steps:
1. Click Start and select Run.
2. Type MSConfig in the Open box and click OK.
3. On the General tab, click Normal startup.
4. Click OK.
5. Click Yes when you are prompted to restart your computer.
The computer should now return from the Clean Boot state.
