RE: Hearing audio; not seeing video

From: Bob Maynes (BobMaynes_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/16/05 

Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 15:03:02 -0800

Well, actually it's a brand new system, so I'd have to assume (yes, dangerous
to do) that the drivers are all current. Tried to reduce hardware
acceleration as recommended. Only result was flickering video at
lowest/slowest setting.

"PPTMagician" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Upgrade your video drivers, if available, and disable hardware acceleration:
> http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00129.htm
>
> Glenna
>
> "Bob Maynes" wrote:
>
> > I'm trying to place some avi files into PowerPoint 2003. When I try to view
> > them, the audio comes in perfectly, but all I see is black screen. (I did
> > open mplay2.exe inder the "Start/Run" command, and saw and heard both audio
> > and video.) Any suggestions?
> > --
> > Bobbo

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