Sounds

I have a problem with my PC - Pentium III running Windows
98SE. All the Windows sounds are very clipped. They play
for only a fraction of a second and are then cut off.
Would anyone have any idea how I can correct this?

You mean the ones at "Control Panel, Sounds"? I guess, first update
defs, & run a virus scan. That seems annoying enough for a virus to want
to do.

Next, perhaps try a new Theme...

To install Desktop Themes, if they are not already in the Control Panel
or in the START menu...
1. START, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, Windows Setup
tab.
2. Check "Desktop Themes"; click "Details"; check the themes you want;
"OK" twice.
3. Perhaps, re-boot.

Some themes require "high color". To get "high color":
1. Right click the Desktop & select Properties
2. Click the "Settings" tab
3. Use the "Colors" dropdown menu to select "high color"
4. Be prepared. It may ask your permission to restart the computer.

I understand that's best; however, it can also be done at: "R-Clk
Desktop, Properties, Appearance tab, & select a different 'Scheme' in
the dropdown selector". This will also get the fonts, colors, et al,
right, across applications, without trying to micro-manage inside the
"Item" dropdown menu, which one may live to regret.


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Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"Colin Richards" wrote in message
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| I have a problem with my PC - Pentium III running Windows
| 98SE. All the Windows sounds are very clipped. They play
| for only a fraction of a second and are then cut off.
| Would anyone have any idea how I can correct this?