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"Copying Prohibited" error when you use Windows Media Center to watch live TV shows or recorded TV shows on a computer that is running Windows 7Article ID: 2266287 - View products that this article applies to. On This PageSYMPTOMSWhen you use Windows Media Center to watch live TV shows or recorded TV shows on a computer that is running Windows 7, you may receive a "Copying Prohibited" error message.
CAUSEOn the computer that has an analog tuner, and this includes set-top boxes, Windows Media Center can cycle between multiple content-protection restrictions (Macrovision and CGMS-A). When this issue occurs, playback stutters when you watch live TV playback or recorded TV playback. Eventually, a datastore on the operating system becomes too large because of excess media usage rights. Additionally, you receive a "Copying Prohibited" error message. RESOLUTIONHotfix informationA supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix. Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft website: http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.
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PrerequisitesThere are no prerequisites for applying this hotfix.Restart requirementYou must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.File informationThe global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.Windows 7 file information notesImportant Windows 7 hotfixes and Windows Server 2008 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, hotfixes on the Hotfix Request page are listed under both operating systems. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
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STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. MORE INFORMATIONThis hotfix resolve the issue of rapid cycling between multiple content protection restrictions. However, after applying this update it may take several days or weeks (depending on your Windows Media Center usage pattern) for the datastore to shrink back to normal operation. During this time you may still receive the Copying Prohibited message. If you continue receiving the Copying Prohibited message and the datastore (c:\users\all users\microsoft\playready\mspr.hds) is 2GB, then doing a full, clean re-install of Windows 7 will reset the affected datastore and restore full functionality to Windows Media Center. However, you will need to apply this hotfix in order to avoid the rapid fire cycling that result in excessive media usage rights. For more information about watching TV in Windows Media Center, visit the following Microsoft website: Watching TV in Windows Media Center: frequently asked questions
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PropertiesArticle ID: 2266287 - Last Review: September 17, 2010 - Revision: 3.1
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