Games: "SynthCore License Is Invalid" Error Message When You Try to Start a Game (324004)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Casino
  • Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2: WWII Pacific Theater
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Motocross Madness 2 2.0
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows XP
This article was previously published under Q324004

SYMPTOMS

When you try to start any of the games listed in the "Applies to" section of this article on a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer, you may receive the following error message:
SynthCore license is invalid.
When you click OK, the game quits.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if SynthCore, a third-party sound renderer, is installed on your computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, remove SynthCore. To do this, follow these steps.

Note Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
  1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Add or Remove Programs.
  3. Click SynthCore, and then click Change/Remove.

    Note If SynthCore is not in the list of currently installed programs, click SoundMAX.
  4. When you are prompted to confirm the removal of the program, click OK.
  5. Restart your computer.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/7/2006
Keywords:kbConfig kbsound kbprb KB324004
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