Windows Media Player 7 Full-Screen Mode Does Not Function Properly with Oblong LCD Screen (289711)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 7
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1
This article was previously published under Q289711

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to play video on an oblong LCD screen (for example, with a resolution of 1024 X 480), Full-Screen mode may not function properly. Clips cannot be scaled to fill the entire screen; the top and bottom of the clip may be cut off.

WORKAROUND

Use Windows Media Player 6.4 to view videos in Full-Screen mode with this type of screen and resolution. To run Windows Media Player 6.4, click Start, click Run, type mplayer2, and then click OK.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/31/2003
Keywords:kbdisplay kbprb KB289711
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