Video may momentarily stop or pause when you use other programs in Windows XP Service Pack 2 (885853)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2

SYMPTOMS

When you watch a video on your Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer, you may find that the video momentarily stops or pauses when you use other programs on the computer.

For example, this issue may occur if you watch a video in Microsoft Windows Media Player on an attached TV set or on a second computer monitor while you minimize and maximize programs on the primary monitor.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, turn off animated windows. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
  2. Click the Advanced tab.
  3. Under Performance, click Settings.
  4. On the Visual Effects tab, clear the Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing check box.
  5. Click OK.

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:11/24/2004
Keywords:kbtshoot kbWinXPsp2fix kbpending kbbug KB885853 kbAudEndUser
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