Something has changed on my Win2000 Pro system. Running a MJ-associated media file now loads MJ and produces the following error message: "There was an error starting the playback engine. Make sure that your system has a valid sound playback device and that it is not locked by another program."
I have all along had a Creative SoundBlaster Live Ultra sound card. I recently added a DVD player with software and an ATI All-in-Wonder video card. The ATI AIW card has sound out into a line-in jack on the back of the sound card. The Play Control panel for enabling sound inputs and adjusting volume and balances seems to function properly. I have it set with all input channels not muted. I have no problem running MS Media Player or RealPlayer simultaneously with the TV card. But MJ produces the error message whether or not the TV is on and regardless of whether either of the other pllayers are loaded. The Windows Task Manager Applications tab shows that EAX is running. EAX is a sound processor that comes with the Creative SoundBlaster Play Center. I end that task (EAX) and still MJ produces the error message. There are no other applications that have anything to do with sound running. ... I am running ver 7.2.280.
What do I need to do?
Thanks for any suggestions.
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