When ever the computer is started the following message appears: ‘Error loading cmicnfg.cpl. The specified module could not be found’. How can I stop this message from appearing? The computer is running Windows XP SP2. (more…)

Is it possible to extend the Windows XP Sound Recorder audio capture time beyond approx 60 seconds, hopefully to 60 minutes? (more…)

Recently my computer was upgraded to Windows XP Home Edition. Everything is working well, except on two occasions the sound has been lost. On the first occasion I took the computer to a technician who reloaded the driver, which fixed the problem. However, the problem has reoccurred. I have done all the usual things like checking connections. Can you suggest what may be causing this annoying issue? (more…)

When attempting to play an audio CD no sound comes through the external speakers. However, I am able to play music stored on the hard drive and CDs containing MP3 files. Interestingly, I can hear the music if I plug-in headphones. The computer is running Windows 98. (more…)

A few months ago Windows stopped producing sound. Occasionally I would get sound, but this was hardly audible. Using System Restore the problem can be temporarily fixed. Once System Restore has rolled-back the computer to a past point in time I type in my password to login and the ‘Loading Personal Settings’ box reads ‘Restoration Complete’. The computer then operates as normal, until I re-login at which time the sound is again lost. How can the problem be permanently solved? The computer is running Windows XP Professional. (more…)