Re: Movie Playback problems in XP SP2

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I also use a GeForce FX5200 with similar proplems.
Try adjusting your gamma & brightness controls
from within Video Properties dialog window

"gedrich" <gedrich.1w4bpw@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
> Hi
>
> Whenever I play a movie or try to put a TV or video signal into my
> computer the resulting image is all washed out like the gamma is up way
> too high. They play Ok on my laptop and sound is OK just image.
>
> I am running Windows XP home, service 2, on a P41800, 512mbRAM and
> Nvidia 128mb GeForce FX5200. I have recently installed SP2 but not sure
> if has coincided with this problem or not. I have the latest version of
> Windows Media Player and all the XP updates from Windows Update. Also
> have latest Nvidia drivers
>
> This is driving me bonkers, any advice most appreciated
>
> Thanks
> Gerard
>
>
> --
> gedrich


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