Article ID: 936091 - Last Review: May 16, 2007 - Revision: 1.1

A DVD movie may be unexpectedly set to play from the beginning when you switch the display to use a different "video out" port in Windows Vista

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SYMPTOMS

You use Windows Media Center on a Windows Vista-based computer to play a DVD movie. When you switch the display to use a different "video out" port, the DVD movie may be unexpectedly set to play from the beginning. Additionally, the screen may flicker.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, use the Media Center controls to fast forward to the point where the movie left off.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about how to play a DVD in Windows Media Center in Windows Vista, see the "Play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Center" topic in Windows Vista Help and Support. Alternatively, to view this topic online, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/7f278c85-8ac1-4f47-aa20-5e81f7d29baf1033.mspx (http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/7f278c85-8ac1-4f47-aa20-5e81f7d29baf1033.mspx)

APPLIES TO
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
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