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Article ID: 944803 - Last Review: November 20, 2007 - Revision: 2.0

The screen may become black on a Windows Vista-based computer when you switch to TV mode in Windows Media Player

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SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario:
  • On a Windows Vista-based computer, the screen resolution for the LCD screen is set to 1280 × 800 pixels.
  • You run Windows Media Player in full-screen mode.
  • You switch to TV mode.
In this scenario, the screen may become black.
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Steps to reproduce the problem

  1. On a Windows Vista-based computer, start Windows Media Player, and then switch Windows Media Player to full-screen mode.
  2. Connect to a TV by using an S-Video connection.
  3. Switch to TV mode.
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APPLIES TO
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
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