NTSC-J, PAL, or SECAM-formatted TV tuner no longer works correctly after upgrade to DirectX 9.0b (825116)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Runtime, when used with:
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows XP
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows Server 2003

SYMPTOMS

After you install DirectX 9.0b, your NTSC-J, PAL, or SECAM-formatted TV tuner may no longer work correctly. For example, if you are using an ATI PAL capture card, the bundled software may no longer permit you to configure the tuner or to switch channels.

RESOLUTION

Update information

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
DownloadDownload the DirectX 9.0b hotfix package now.

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

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File information

The English version of this update has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
   Date         Time   Version    Size     File name
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   15-Aug-2003  00:08  5.3.1.903  281,088  Kstvtune.ax		
You can use the following command-line switches with this update:
  • /? - Display the list of installation switches.
  • /u - Use Unattended mode.
  • /f - Force other programs to quit when the computer shuts down.
  • /n - Do not back up files for removal.
  • /o - Overwrite original equipment manufacturer (OEM) files without prompting.
  • /z - Do not restart when installation is complete.
  • /q - Use Quiet mode (no user interaction).
  • /l - List installed hotfixes.
  • /x - Extract the files without running Setup.
When you install this update, DirectX Hotfix - KB825116 appears in the Add/Remove Programs list (in Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs).

Note You can successfully remove this update if you want to.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that this article discusses 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:MajorLast Reviewed:4/7/2006
Keywords:kbQFE KBHotfixServer kbfix kbbug KB825116 kbAudEndUser