Error: Sound Recorder cannot record...(due to SYSTEM.INI is missing driver).
Error:
Sound Recorder cannot record or play back because a sound device is not installed. To install a device, click 'Add New Hardware' in Control Panel.
Cause:
The MMSYSTEM.DLL driver is missing from SYSTEM.INI.
Solution:
Add the statement driver=MMSYSTEM.DLL to System.ini.
1) Click the 'Start' button to display the 'Start' menu.
2) Select 'Run...'. (The 'Run' dialog box appears.)
3) Type the following in the 'Open' box:
SYSTEM.INI
4) Make a backup copy of System.ini:
a) Select the 'File' menu and select 'Save As...'. (The 'Save As' dialog box appears.)
b) Type the following in the 'File name' box:
SYSTEM.BAK
c) Click 'Save'.
5) Select the 'File' menu and select 'Open...'. (The 'Open' dialog box appears.)
6) Type the following in the 'File name' box and click 'Open':
SYSTEM.INI
7) Locate the [boot] section.
8) Add the following statement:
driver=MMSYSTEM.DLL
9) Select the 'File' menu and select 'Save'.
10) Select the 'File' menu and select 'Exit'.
11) Restart the computer.
a) Click the 'Start' button to display the 'Start' menu.
b) Select the 'Restart the computer' radio button and click 'Yes'.
'Restart the computer'