Error Message: Media Center Tray Applet Has Encountered a Problem and Needs to Close

When you resume your Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004-based computer from standby, you may receive the following error message:

You may receive this error message if you put your computer in standby while the computer is recording Live TV.

To resolve this issue, restart your computer.

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section of this article.

If you try to put your computer in standby while the computer is recording Live TV, you are prompted to stop recording Live TV before before the computer enters standby. This message is designed to help you not to lose a recording accidently.

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: