How to fix no CD audio coming through speakers in Windows 3.x

Updated: 06/30/2020 by Computer Hope

Harman Kardon Soundsticks III 2.1 Channel Multimedia Speaker System with Subwoofer

First, verify there is a CD (Compact Disc) icon in File Manager. If this icon is missing, your CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) is not working properly and you may have an issue with the drive.

From Program Manager, go into Accessories and then Media Player Devices and ensure that CD Audio is shown on the list. If it is not listed on the list, edit MPLAYER.INI, and make the changes below.

[Options]
SysIni=-27057
DisplayPosition=0,0,400,120
CDAudio=62
[Devices]
Sequencer=286, MIDI Sequencer
WaveAudio=350, Sound
CDAudio=2553, CD Audio

Then, make sure the [MCI] CD Audio driver is loaded in main Control Panel drivers. If not, add it and watch for a message saying a CD-ROM drive was detected. Test and verify it is working correctly.