MMSYSTEM296 error

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From: Andy Mabbett
Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 23:35

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Recently when I try to play any *.mov, *.mpeg or *.wmv file, I get the
error:

        Windows error text: MMSYSTEM296 The file cannot be played on the
        specified MCI device. THE file may be corrupt, or not in the
        correct format.

The only be page I could fin, referring to that error, says it relates
to *,avi files, which I can play.

I don't recall installing or changing anything which could be related.

Any ideas?
-- 
Andy Mabbett

        "Lately, the only thing keeping me from being as serial
         killer is my distaste for manual labour." (Dilbert)

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