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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.