No audio problem when restricted media formats are enabled in OpenSuse 11.3

Problem # 08102010a

Problem : No Audio in VLC and other video players including web browser after enabling restricted formats .

Error message  :  Output audio device not chosen

Solution : create .asoundrc file and save it in home folder

Contents of the file:

pcm.!default{
type hw
card 0
device 0

turn up the volume in the video player and speakers/headphone .