error message when trying to play avfiles on CD ROM. Running Windows95. System does not have system file 296. have tried loading avfile.reg but does not seem to be working. advice on where to get file or any other help thanks allan

I have got the same problem it appeared when I installed the new Windows Media Player 5.2 and then deinstalled it because it didnt support all the formats after that a game which needed that file allways showed me an error and when I try to play avi files the same message appears what can I do?????

i have a similar problem. i think i've narrowed it down to be cause by something that was installed with dreamworks' Trespasser. i only have a problem with AVI's with audio. the sound is ok. but the video is messed up. and after being on hold for an hour (long distance) all they told me was to get the latest drivers for my sound card. Every thing is up to date. there are no hard ware conflicts, i've tried robin's avi.reg fix. and i'm still having the same problem. i've tried about everything i can think of. help!!!!!

Go to Microsoft's site and find the following Technet articles: Q219047 Q133365 Q191195 One of them might address your difficulties.

i used to be able to run vcd's(video cds) on my computer. but right now whenever i run it, it gives me a 'mmsystem296' error message

I have the same problem as Mr. Kups. Could it be the program Directx 7.0 or another program. What must we do. Please help us ????????????????/

this error occurs because your AVI player is incorrectly registered. In my case I let QuickTime take over AVI's and then Age of Empire II AVI's would no play correctly. See the following link for the fix. I recommend removing the AVI entry from FILE->OPTIONS menu (windows explorer) and then double clicking on an AVI file, select MediaPlayer as the default player then apply the registry entries that are on the folloing web page... members.xoom.com/tdp/mmsystem296.htm This solved my problem. I hope it helps. Hooped