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Error: "The PCM sound device is not available (dev/dsp Device or resource busy)"

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I get a message that says: "The PCM sound device is not available (dev/dsp: Device or resource busy)". What is wrong?

Solution

Some other program is using the sound device. You must quit that program first. While every virtual machine on a host can be configured with a sound device, only one virtual machine at a time can actively use the device. If another virtual machine is currently using it, simply terminate the application inside it that is producing sound.

Another possible cause is that the Enlightenment Sound Daemon is running and using the sound device. VMware recommends you turn off the Enlightenment Sound Daemon.

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