The video may freeze if you resize the Media Center window in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (895198)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, the video may freeze if you resize the Media Center window while you are watching live TV, recorded TV, or a DVD. If you then resize the Media Center window to a larger size, the video may play correctly.

This problem may occur if the computer uses an Intel 915G integrated video chipset solution for video output.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, follow these steps:
  1. Install the update that is described in the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    873369 Update 1 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

  2. Install the update that is described in the following section.

Update information

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

DownloadDownload the 895198 package now.

Release Date: March 10, 2005

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services

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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/

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/16/2005
Keywords:kbtshoot KB895198 kbAudEndUser
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