Some screen savers cause the FM radio to pause in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (886845)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

SYMPTOMS

When you listen to FM radio in Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, the radio may pause unexpectedly when the screen saver starts.

CAUSE

This issue occurs if you are using a screen saver that has support for audio playback. For example, the following screen savers cause the FM radio to pause when they are active:
  • 3D FlowerBox
  • 3D Flying objects
  • 3D Pipes
  • 3D Text
  • Aquarium
  • Da Vinci
  • Nature
  • Space
Note These screen savers may not affect other audio functions in Media Center, such as CD audio.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, select a screen saver that does not block the audio from the FM radio. To do this, open the Display tool in Control Panel. Under Screen saver, click the Screen Saver tab, and then select a screen saver that is not listed in the "Symptoms" section.

MORE INFORMATION

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
Keywords:kbtshoot KB886845 kbAudEndUser
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