Error Message: Window Media Player Cannot Play the DVD Because of Problems on Analog Copyright Protection (303278)



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 Q303278

SYMPTOMS

When you play a DVD in Windows Media Player for Windows XP, you may receive the following error message when you minimize the player during playback:
Window Media Player cannot play the DVD because of problems on analog copyright protection.

CAUSE

This error message is caused by the InterVideo WinDVD decoder version 1.3.1. This decoder version is not fully compatible with Windows XP.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, you need to obtain an updated MPEG-2 decoder for DVD playback. Refer to the following InterVideo Web site for additional information: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

MORE INFORMATION

You may also encounter this behavior with other decoders that are not fully compatible with Windows XP.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/15/2006
Keywords:kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbprb KB303278