Msgsrv32

[trapper]

when i hit my diallup it starts to dial and then the mouse pointer stars flickering between waiting and point but if i hit Ctrl-Alt-Del i see that MSGSRV32 (not responding) so i kill it via end task the diallup goes through and no more probs ????????anyone got an idea??

celeron600@901mhz (100fsb)
P6BXT-A+(Elite groups mobo)
1.90 core voltage
256 pc 100 (2x64mb , 1x128mb)
hercules 3D prophet II MX
8xcd rom (rubbish)
8x4x32 r/rw
2xWD Caviars' 1x 15gig 1x 1.6gig
sound B 16 pci
win98se(only cos its best)

[Jon]

Do you have a modem based on the C-Media CMI8330 chipset?

If so you might want to try a different driver.

[trapper]

my modem is an intel HaM data fax voice modem ,But the onboard sound is c-media ,also their is an on board modem also but i do not use it and its dis abled in the BIOS
I think ill enable it and install the drivers see if that works meantime any ideas










celeron600@901mhz (100fsb)
P6BXT-A+(Elite groups mobo)
1.90 core voltage
256 pc 100 (2x64mb , 1x128mb)
hercules 3D prophet II MX
8xcd rom (rubbish)
8x4x32 r/rw
2xWD Caviars' 1x 15gig 1x 1.6gig
sound B 16 pci
win98se(only cos its best)

[Jon]

I would say that's the problem. The CMEDIA chip for the modem and/or sound causes problems with the message service.

Updating the driver is usually the fix for it. Strange you're having a problem if both are disabled though.

If you're using the sound and not the modem you can still have that problem.

[Godfodda]

Thanks for the note, Jon. I was just about to post asking what this did. I'm usually okay until my girls come over and load up one of their fluffy internet game sites. After they're finished, I often end up with out of memory errors and notice the MSGSRV32 not responding.

My onboard modem is jumper-disabled but I do use the sound (VIA AC97). Think this problem is similar? And if so, would a separate sound card eliminate it? TIA

BTW, I have 3x256 DIMMs and a Norton-managed swap.

[Jon]

It could but the CMEDIA chip has a very specific problem.

The MSGSRV32 in Win98 is the worst thing I've ever seen in any OS...ever. Almost anything can make it puke and it's usually due to some driver conflict.

In your case I would see about a newer (or even older) AC'97 codec driver or even reinstalling the same one.

[trapper]

Well guys i took out the sb card and enabled the onboard sound and the prob still there so i have now enabled the onboard modem and im d/loading updated drivers as i type then ill give it all a run for its ££££ and let you know the out come
PS. personal x-perience says adding sound card does not fix bug.......

b back to let you guys know how things go l8r...............thanx & respect from suuny scotland;)

[trapper]

got all the newest drivers installed and still no fix i have just disabled the onboard modem as i updated its drivers and still 0, also done the drivers for my primary modem no joy,,only thing i can do now is put the sb card back in and see wot goes...............
cheers for input guys if any more ideas pop up you know where to put them.......respect trapper;)

[Jon]

Do what I do...format that stubborn bum :D

[trapper]

Done that b4 i even posted the problem im afraid.........im no exactly mr tech-head but i can build a wee sys etc so have passable knowledge but this one aint in my data base!!!

can i kill this MSGSRV32 or get a new file from elsewhere?

Saying that it isnt even there when i do Ctrl-Alt-Del right now but moose is flickering heavily not that its major jus very nippy and to add insult 2 injury i can see this getting sorted without something
major (like new board)happening as im para bout this c-media now:( ,,,,,,,,,,,Do you think this is a unfixable board flaw?? HELP!!!!!!:eh?:

[Jon]

What programs do you normally have running when dialing up? What is your ISP and do they require any special software to be installed?

I would close out ever possible program that you can then try to dial up and see if the problem persists.

[trapper]

funny you should say thaT as i do need to install isp specefic software for unmetered access(blueyonder) so now im going to eliminate their software and just make a DUN connection with the details,,,,,,,,mmmmmmmmmmme thinks this will work ,ill let ya know _____________respect/////trapper\\\\\\\:burn:

[trapper]

going to maybe format an re-install everything again and kill all c-media stuff,
If the c-media sound/modem chip is faulty would it extend its problems throughout my system? TIA:burn:

[Jon]

It shouldn't and it doesn't necessarily have to be faulty to cause problems. There are known issues with the CMI8330 chip and Win98.

If you decide to reinstall keep a close eye on what you install and try dialing up after each program and driver you load up. Maybe you can find it that way.

[trapper]

Well i just splatted my c drive and left out the sb card(reefer madness made me lazy and optomistic!!) but i installed all the newer drivers instead and all is well so far all i have left to re install is itellipoint mouse driver and x-setup and soldier of fortune (and i dont think any these r responsible) i have zone alarm pro, black ice def ,NortonAV, msn messenger,loading also but 0 configed to use my diallup, funny though the prob sort of went awy b4 i splatted when i uninstalled microsoft connection manager which controls my diall up,,,,,,,,,,,,,,thanx again trapper:burn:

[trapper]

Hey it got worse like every time i hit my diallup it was as good as hanging so i killed apps one by one and it turns out the real time monitor of my Norton AV 2001 was causing some of the prob as no flickering anymore just MSGSRV32 not responding Ctrl-Alt-Del kill it and on i go,,,,,,,,,,,,so now i need to try it all again with my AV killed,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: think ill have some illegal
:beer:
and call it a day till 2moro:burn: