# Locking-up with a Repeating Sound

If the game locks-up with a sound loop, it is likely due to a conflict with the sound card. Often the sound card's hardware acceleration must be adjusted to communicate properly with the game.

- In this case it will be necessary to lower the system's sound hardware acceleration to Basic. (Note: This does not apply to Windows Vista.)

How to adjust sound hardware acceleration

- Additionally, it is important to ensure that all background tasks have been ended. Applications running in the background can result in random lock-ups occurring within the game.

How to end background tasks

- After all background tasks have been ended, it is advisable to empty the Windows Temp folder.

How to empty your Temp folder