Screensaver Starts While Watching Live TV (827541)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004

SYMPTOMS

When you view a Live TV show in an inset window, such as when you view the TV Guide with the Live TV screen in a small window, your screensaver starts if you let your computer remain idle long enough for the screensaver to start.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because the Live TV screen is smaller than full-screen. This behavior does not occur when you view Live TV full-screen.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, turn off your screen saver or increase the wait time before the screensaver automatically turns on.

STATUS

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

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/

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/11/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB827541 kbAudEndUser
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