Stuttering sound as Windows 95 or Windows 98 loads.
Issue
Stuttering sound as Windows 95 or Windows 98 loads.
Cause
This issue appears to be occurring because of several different reasons. Below are known causes that have been found to cause stuttering sound when Windows 95 / Windows 98 loads.
- McAfee Virus Scanner.
- Sound Drivers.
- DirectX 3.0 drivers.
- Other third-party software loading in the startup.
Solution
Before attempting any of the below solutions it is important to remember that this issue is with programs loading at the time the computer is starting and causing the computer to stutter. If you are experiencing other sound issues see the sound card help page. Any of the below recommendations can resolve your issue or you may consider disabling the startup sound through the sounds icon in the Control Panel.
McAfee Virus Scanner
McAfee Virus scanner in some cases has been found to cause the computer sound to stutter as the computer loads up. If you currently have McAfee virus scanner installed in the computer, temporarily uninstall the program to see if it is causing the computer sound to stutter. If this is not the cause, re-install the program.
Sound Drivers
Issues with the sound drivers are also a likely cause to the sound stuttering at the startup. See the sound card driver section to see if the manufacturer of your sound provides any updated drivers.
DirectX 3.0 drivers
If you are currently running DirectX 3.0 or below it is recommended that you update to the latest version of DirectX. Information on how to do this can be found on our DirectX page.
Other third-party software loading
If none of the above solutions resolve your issue, it has also been reported that various other third-party software programs may tax the processor and cause the sound to stutter when the computer is booting up. To resolve this issue, attempt to remove programs or TSRs from loading automatically. Additional information on how to do this can be found on our TSR page.