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Error Message: Bad Resource Data Checksum Error

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Article ID:189750
Last Review:November 15, 2006
Revision:1.2
This article was previously published under Q189750

SYMPTOMS

When you start Windows 95, you may receive the following error message:
Bad resource data checksum error

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CAUSE

This error message can occur if you have a Creative Labs AWE64 or AWE64 Gold sound card installed and you are using an older version of the Creative Labs Configuration Manager program.

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RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, obtain a newer version of Configuration Manager from the Creative Labs Web site. To obtain the latest version, download the Ctcmbbs.exe file from the following Creative Labs Web site:
http://www.creativelabs.com/ (http://www.creativelabs.com/)
The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

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MORE INFORMATION

The newer version of Configuration Manager does not try to read Plug and Play sound cards with a bad checksum and can test interrupt request lines (IRQs) other than the standard 2, 5, 7, and 10.

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

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APPLIES TO
Microsoft Windows 95

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kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbhardware kbprb KB189750

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