DVD movies are always played in Media Center in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (886254)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

SYMPTOMS

The first time that you insert a DVD movie into the DVD drive of your Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition-based computer, the Autoplay dialog box prompts you about what you want Windows to do. If you select Play DVD Video Using Media Center, the DVD plays in Media Center.

However, if you then quit Media Center and select a different program in the Autoplay dialog box, the DVD still plays in Media Center. The DVD always plays in Media Center even if you select a different program in the Autoplay dialog box.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, restart your computer.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

To restore your default DVD drive settings, follow these steps:
  1. In Windows Explorer, right-click your computer's DVD drive, and then click Properties.
  2. Click the AutoPlay tab, and then in the Select a content type box, click DVD Movie.
  3. Click the action that you want Windows to perform when a DVD is inserted into the DVD drive.

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/
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/26/2004
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