You may receive a "One or more of the files you have selected is not a supported file" error message when you try to copy a recorded TV show to a video DVD in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (905237)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

SYMPTOMS

When you try to use the Create CD/DVD experience in Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 to copy a recorded TV show to a video DVD, you may receive the following error message:
One or more of the files you have selected is not a supported file or is not on the local PC and cannot be added to the list

CAUSE

This problem may occur if the system drive of the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005-based computer is one terabyte (TB) or larger.

Notes
  • The system drive is the drive on which Windows is installed or the drive from which Windows runs.
  • One terabyte is equal to 1,024 gigabytes (GB).

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:MajorLast Reviewed:8/3/2005
Keywords:kbtshoot KB905237 kbAudEndUser
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