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Article ID: 191249 - Last Review: January 23, 2007 - Revision: 2.1

No Default MIDI Output Device in Multimedia Properties

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SYMPTOMS

When you view your Windows 98-based computer's Musical Instrument Device Interface (MIDI) output devices in Multimedia properties, a default MIDI output device may be missing from the Single Instrument box. Note that you may still be able to play MIDI files.
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CAUSE

This issue can occur if you replace the Windows 98 Windows Driver Model (WDM) driver for your sound card with a virtual device driver (VxD) for your sound card.
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RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, manually configure your default MIDI output device. To do so, use the following steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Multimedia.
  2. Click the MIDI tab, click the MIDI playback device you want to use as the default device, click Apply, and then click OK.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
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