Recording devices may not work if the devices have the same name in Windows Vista
Recording devices may not work if the devices have the same name in Windows Vista
| Article ID | : | 928236 |
| Last Review | : | March 15, 2007 |
| Revision | : | 1.5 |
SYMPTOMS
In Windows Vista, if multiple recording devices have the same name, the recording devices may not work.
Back to the topCAUSE
This problem occurs because Windows Vista cannot distinguish the devices.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, make sure that each recording device has a unique name. For example, change the Microphone name to Microphone – Front Panel. To do this, follow these steps:
| 1. | Click Start , type Sound in the Start Search box, and then click Sound. |
| 2. | Click the Recording tab, click the name of a recording device, and then click Properties. |
| 3. | Type a unique name for the recording device, and then click OK. |
APPLIES TO
| • | Windows Vista Home Basic |
| • | Windows Vista Home Premium |
| • | Windows Vista Ultimate |
| • | Windows Vista Business |
| • | Windows Vista Enterprise |
| • | Windows Vista Starter |
| • | Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition |
| • | Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition |
| • | Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition |
| • | Windows Vista Business 64-bit edition |
| • | Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit edition |
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