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by var1016

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I already have a question hereabouts concerning a problem with the sound on my own computer.

This question concerns a Compaq Laptop that belongs to my girlfriend. The Compaq is running XP Professional and there is a very strange problem!

When music is played on the laptop it plays "fast" - sounds like a tape running say 10 - 15% fast!

What could be the problem? I find it baffling!

Thanks in advance

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by oh smeg

If you want an answer that will solve the problem you need to supply the details. Like not only the Make & Model computer and OS being used but in a problem like this under what Application is being used.

Col

by var1016

All sounds - including the Microsoft ones play fast.

The music that played fast is from http://www.playlist.com - works perfectly everywhere else including on my girlfriend's desktop (linked to laptop via wifi) but "playlist" works "standalone" anyway. One does not have to open any media-type software to play the music.

I hope this helps

by older mycroft

It's usually caused by a corrupted CODEC, depending on which filetype the streamed music comes into your system as.

Try downloading / installing a further audio codec pack.

Try the audio codecs available from here:
http://www.free-codecs.com/

Strictly speaking 'playlist' doesn't run entirely standalone, otherwise they would not offer netlinks for Windows Media Player, Real Media Player, and Pop-up Flash Player.

Update your codec pack.

by var1016

Most kind: I shall forward this to her and report the outcome.

Best wishes

Paul

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