A semi-transparent window may flicker when you play a DVD movie on a Windows XP-based computer (840621)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

SYMPTOMS

While you are playing a DVD movie on a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer, a semi-transparent window or a semi-transparent dialog box that appears on your screen from another program may flicker. For example, the Input Method Editor (IME) toolbar may flicker if it is visible on the screen while you are playing your DVD movie. This problem also occurs if you start the program while the DVD movie is playing. If you move the DVD movie window, this flickering may become more pronounced.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because some of the DirectDraw features that your DVD movie player uses interfere with the presentation and the appearance of semi-transparent windows.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, close the window from the program that is experiencing this problem. In some cases, you must quit the program to close this window.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/6/2004
Keywords:kbbug KB840621 kbAudEndUser
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