Visualizations Do Not Work with MIDI Audio (297738)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Media Player for Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Media Player for Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q297738

SYMPTOMS

When you play a MIDI or MID file, visualizations do not work. If you try to view visualizations in a full-screen view, the display may freeze, and you may have to press ESC to return to the desktop.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the visualization architecture cannot function with MIDI audio because of the way MIDI is rendered.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/31/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbdisplay kbnofix KB297738
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