Windows Hang After Opening Media Files


  1. kpb
    Posts : 8
    Windows 7
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    Windows Hang After Opening Media Files


    Hi,
    So I've been having this problem for a number of times now, after turning on my laptop, I try to play media files (Winamp or Firefox), everything hangs and I'm unable to do anything unless i restart my laptop.

    Any ideas as to what is causing this?
    Thanks.
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  3. Minotar
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
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    Could be due to a bad sound driver.
    If you can fill out your PC spec via control panel we can find a driver for you.

    Dan
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  4. Venths
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    Hi,

    * Does it happen with all media files? or only Audio/Video ?

    * If its with all media files, then the problem should be with the AUDIO drivers as told by the above poster !

    * If only with video files, try updating the same :)

    * Do you get any error messages? From when you got this issue ? after installing any media software?
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  6. kpb
    Posts : 8
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    thanks for the replies. i'm not sure bout video files because i've only experienced this when opening audio files. i dont get any error messages actually.

    dan, what do you need exactly?
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  7. kpb
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    bump, this is occurring more often now with video files as well.

    any suggestions please?
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