RE: Major Video Problem - Help!

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I am having similar problems with my machine. I have not completely fixed
this yet.

However this is what I do know so far.

1.) MCE will not work with DVD decoders which are not MCE certified. So it
could, theoretically, play the DVD in WMP and not MCE.

You download the DVD Decoder checker from microsoft download (search for dvd
decoder).

2.) If you have an HDTV and are connecting via the component (YprYbr
connections) the DRM will not allow you to play the video. It is recommended,
by the quick start guide, that you use the S-video connection (you can't
connect both at the same time).




"Francesco" wrote:

> I am running Windows Media Center 2005 on a Dell XPS Gen two. The system uses
> software decoding (i am fairly certain its a cinemaster DVD decoder, i will
> check when i get home if neccisary for trobleshooting).
>
> A quick note: all of the dvds and video files I have attempted to play in
> MCE play flawlessly in Windows Media Player ON THE SAME COMPUTER when i open
> them outside of media center edition, which is what makes the problems
> suspect, since if it plays in WMP it should play in MCE.
>
> Problem: Not a single dvd or video file will play in MCE. When i attempt to
> play a DVD I recive a "decoder error instructing me to check my decoder and
> restart the computer". When trying to play any format video file in MCE, the
> screen just goes black for a few seconds, flickers once or twice, and then
> goes back to the MCE video selection screen, withour providing an error
> message or indication that anything wronge just happened.
>
> This sucks, someone please help!
> Francesco
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