When you switch between Live TV and a recorded program in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, the Media Center window may go black (900125)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

SYMPTOMS

When you use the remote to switch between Live TV and a recorded program in Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, the Media Center window may go black.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if you use an S-video connection or a composite video connection.

The problem may also occur after you bring the computer out of standby or out of hibernation. For more information about this problem, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

895678 The Media Center window may remain black when you resume your computer from standby or from hibernation in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, close and then restart Media Center.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

Media Center Technical Support

Because Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition was included with your hardware device or system, the hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for this software. Your manufacturer may have customized the installation with unique components such as specific device drivers and optional settings to maximize the performance of that manufacturer's hardware. If you require technical help with Windows XP Media Center Edition, contact your manufacturer directly because the manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that the manufacturer has installed on the hardware.

You can also visit the Windows XP Media Center Edition product information Web site at the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:5/25/2005
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