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MCI sound driver
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. |
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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" wrote in message ... 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. |
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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" wrote in message ... 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. |
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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" wrote in message ... 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. |
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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 softwa 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" wrote in message ... 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. |
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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" wrote in message ... 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 softwa 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" wrote in message ... 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. |
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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" wrote in message ... 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" wrote in message ... 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 softwa 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" wrote in message ... 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. |
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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" wrote in message ... 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 softwa 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" wrote in message ... 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. |
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Heather wrote :-
..... I burned all of my mp3's as *data files* to CD's ..... and they play just fine. ..... And saved an awful lot of hard drive space too vbg Mart "Heather" wrote in message ... 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" wrote in message ... 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" wrote in message ... 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 softwa 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" wrote in message ... 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. |
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MCI sound driver
Just be aware that you can't save an Audio track directly to HDD *in .cda
format* - it must be converted to .wav or mp3 etc. But why not just leave them on the CD's as .cda's or better still as ..mp3's - that way, you can save HDD space! Again, be aware that .mp3's are compressed .wav (or post-'converted' .cda) files and are by definition, not as 'hi-fidelity' as the original .cda or ..wav files (if you can hear the difference - not many people can vbg) - but the bonus is that you can get about 10 times as many songs on a CD Good luck Mart "SSAP" wrote in message ... 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" wrote in message ... 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 softwa 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" wrote in message ... 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. |
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