Powerpoint 2003 got MCI Error in Windows 7


  1. patriotzhou
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    Windows 7
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    Powerpoint 2003 got MCI Error in Windows 7


    Hi Guys,

    Got MCI Error when running powerpoint 2003 slideshow with wav audio.
    Tried to open the wav file from windows media player, no issue. Really don't know why. Someone please help.

    Thank you.

    MCI Error:
    No wave device is installed that can play files in the current format. To install a wave device, go to Control Panel, click....
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  3. Irene
    Posts : 3,009
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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    If you do not already have Office (PowerPoint) 2003 SP2 installed, that could be the problem:
    Issues that are fixed in PowerPoint 2003 by Office 2003 Service Pack 2
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  4. patriotzhou
    Posts : 4
    Windows 7
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    Hi, we already installed SP3.
    Irene said:
    If you do not already have Office (PowerPoint) 2003 SP2 installed, that could be the problem:
    Issues that are fixed in PowerPoint 2003 by Office 2003 Service Pack 2
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  6. Irene
    Posts : 3,009
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       New #4

    It may be a codec issue:
    How to Install and Remove Codecs and MCI Devices in Windows
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