Encarta World English Dictionary 2000: How to Turn Off Sounds and Visual Effects (238053)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Encarta World English Dictionary
This article was previously published under Q238053

SUMMARY

If you are unable to start Microsoft Encarta World English Dictionary 2000, or you experience problems when you attempt to use the program's enhanced sound or display features, you may need to obtain updated drivers for either your sound card or your video adapter, or for both.

MORE INFORMATION

Encarta World English Dictionary 2000 contains a set of registry keys that you can use to determine if any problems that occur when you use Encarta World English Dictionary 2000 may be related to outdated sound card or video adapter drivers.

To use these registry keys to troubleshoot problems in Encarta World English Dictionary 2000:

  1. Insert the Dictionary Disc CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Press and hold down the SHIFT key when you insert the CD-ROM to prevent the program from starting automatically.
  2. Click Start, and then click Run.
  3. In the Open box, type the following line, and then click OK

    cd-rom:\Support\Regfiles

    where cd-rom is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.
  4. Double-click the Edsndoff.reg file, and then click OK.
  5. Start Encarta World English Dictionary 2000.
  6. If the issue is resolved, contact the manufacturer of your sound card to inquire about how to obtain and install an updated sound driver for your sound card.

    If the issue continues to occur, proceed to the next step.
  7. Quit Encarta World English Dictionary 2000.
  8. In the Regfiles window, double-click the Edsndon.reg file, and then click OK.
  9. Double-click the Edvwoff.reg file, and then click OK.
  10. Start Encarta World English Dictionary 2000.
  11. If the issue is resolved, contact the manufacturer of your video adapter to inquire about how to obtain and install an updated video driver for your video adapter.

    If the issue continues to occur, proceed to the next step.
  12. Quit Encarta World English Dictionary 2000.
  13. In the Regfiles window, double-click the Edsndoff.reg file, and then click OK.
  14. Start Encarta World English Dictionary 2000.
  15. If the issue is resolved, contact the manufacturer of your sound card and the manufacturer of your display adapter to inquire about how to obtain and install updated drivers for your sound card and your video adapter.

    If the issue continues to occur, it is probably unrelated to your sound or video drivers.
  16. Close the Regfiles window.
To restore the startup sounds, the user interface sounds, and the enhanced display options in Encarta World English Dictionary 2000:

  1. Insert the Dictionary Disc CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Press and hold down the SHIFT key when you insert the CD-ROM to prevent the program from starting automatically.
  2. Click Start, and then click Run.
  3. In the Open box, type the following line, and then click OK

    cd-rom:\Support\Regfiles

    where cd-rom is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.
  4. Double-click the Edsndon.reg file, and then click OK.
  5. Double-click the Edvwoff.reg file, and then click OK.
  6. Close the Regfiles window.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/6/2002
Keywords:kbdisplay kbenv kbhowto kbsound KB238053
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