Paused video starts playing again when the screensaver starts or you resize the window in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (887277)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
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SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario. You pause a video that is playing in full-screen mode in Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. When you minimize or resize the window from full-screen mode, the video may start playing again. Also, when a screensaver starts after you pause a video, the video may start playing again. This problem occurs only when you play videos from the My Videos folder. The problem does not occur when you play DVD movies, Live TV, or Recorded TV.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use one or both of the following methods:
  • Deactivate the screensaver.
  • Exit the full-screen mode before you pause the video. In a smaller window, pause the video, and then minimize the window.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" 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:MajorLast Reviewed:7/22/2005
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