Media player problem

DirtyHarry88 · 02-14-2007, 09:12 AM

Right, rather annoying problem here.

Whenever I load a video from the internet/play one from my pc it'll start the video then freeze and continue playing sound but media player will be 'not responding'.

When I 'end now' the pc either freezes completely or everything freezes apart from I can still move the mouse about, although can't click on anything.

So I have to power off and restart.

I uninstalled 11, which 'rolls it back' to the previous version (10).

Then re-installed 11 and it was all working fine for a while, then it started happening again and even with 10??

[R-CON]MrD · 02-14-2007, 11:45 AM

hmm, if you really need to use WMP then maybe make sure your data is safe in a second HDD partition and reformat and reinstall your pc. XP builds don't last forever, they do corrupt. Might want to run a floppy or cd loaded DOS program that checks the stauts of your HDD to see if it is starting to break down

For now, try with Videolan, also install Real Alternative and Quicktime Alternative (both use media player classic) all free and very useful players I mainly use all the time

DirtyHarry88 · 02-14-2007, 01:02 PM

Actually I've just realised the same thing is happening with real player as well, no doubt others.

DirtyHarry88 · 02-14-2007, 02:18 PM

Ok some progress, turning video acceleration down in the tools menu allows me to watch a file but when I change it to full screen it says media player has encountered an error and needs to close.

[R-CON]MrD · 02-14-2007, 04:46 PM

very, very strange. personally i'd backup my data, stick in the slipstreaming xp disc and get a fresh install right now. 2hrs work max hopefully

DirtyHarry88 · 02-14-2007, 06:14 PM

Ya see the problem is I have pirated XP and no disc

A.J.Sawyer · 02-14-2007, 06:54 PM

Then I'm afraid you brought this upon yourself.

trogdor1289 · 02-14-2007, 06:59 PM

Oh damm now you've done it Microsoft's lawyer swat team is on the way as I speak.

DirtyHarry88 · 02-14-2007, 08:54 PM

Right well I installed VideoLAN and it's ace!

I love the ability to take a snapshot of a film you're watching to get a picture you can use a desktop etc.

Better then WMP.

DirtyHarry88 · 02-15-2007, 08:49 AM

Well, it seems to be happening with almost all media players.

Kinda works but with poor quality when I turn hardware acceleration right down.

Up to date drivers and all.

Oh well, I'm wanting a new system anyway.

02-14-2007, 09:12 AM	#1
DirtyHarry88 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,493	Media player problem Right, rather annoying problem here. Whenever I load a video from the internet/play one from my pc it'll start the video then freeze and continue playing sound but media player will be 'not responding'. When I 'end now' the pc either freezes completely or everything freezes apart from I can still move the mouse about, although can't click on anything. So I have to power off and restart. I uninstalled 11, which 'rolls it back' to the previous version (10). Then re-installed 11 and it was all working fine for a while, then it started happening again and even with 10??

02-14-2007, 11:45 AM	#2
[R-CON]MrD PR Contributor Join Date: May 2006 Location: York Posts: 3,201	hmm, if you really need to use WMP then maybe make sure your data is safe in a second HDD partition and reformat and reinstall your pc. XP builds don't last forever, they do corrupt. Might want to run a floppy or cd loaded DOS program that checks the stauts of your HDD to see if it is starting to break down For now, try with Videolan, also install Real Alternative and Quicktime Alternative (both use media player classic) all free and very useful players I mainly use all the time
	[R-MOD]Mongolian Dude: AH man, sarcasm is so hard to get across the web, even if we are both british [R-DEV]Jaymz: That has to be...the most epic response to a welcome thread I have ever seen. [R-CON]Mr.D ladies and gentlemen!

02-14-2007, 04:46 PM	#5
[R-CON]MrD PR Contributor Join Date: May 2006 Location: York Posts: 3,201	very, very strange. personally i'd backup my data, stick in the slipstreaming xp disc and get a fresh install right now. 2hrs work max hopefully
	[R-MOD]Mongolian Dude: AH man, sarcasm is so hard to get across the web, even if we are both british [R-DEV]Jaymz: That has to be...the most epic response to a welcome thread I have ever seen. [R-CON]Mr.D ladies and gentlemen!

02-14-2007, 06:54 PM	#7
A.J.Sawyer Retired PR Developer Join Date: Feb 2006 United Kingdom Location: Not quite sure, I left my hole for a pee and got lost. Posts: 1,749	Then I'm afraid you brought this upon yourself.
	Thanks Nick.

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02-14-2007, 01:02 PM	#3
DirtyHarry88 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,493	Actually I've just realised the same thing is happening with real player as well, no doubt others.

02-14-2007, 02:18 PM	#4
DirtyHarry88 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,493	Ok some progress, turning video acceleration down in the tools menu allows me to watch a file but when I change it to full screen it says media player has encountered an error and needs to close.

02-14-2007, 06:14 PM	#6
DirtyHarry88 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,493	Ya see the problem is I have pirated XP and no disc

02-14-2007, 06:59 PM	#8
trogdor1289 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Classified. Posts: 5,232	Oh damm now you've done it Microsoft's lawyer swat team is on the way as I speak.

02-14-2007, 08:54 PM	#9
DirtyHarry88 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,493	Right well I installed VideoLAN and it's ace! I love the ability to take a snapshot of a film you're watching to get a picture you can use a desktop etc. Better then WMP.

02-15-2007, 08:49 AM	#10
DirtyHarry88 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,493	Well, it seems to be happening with almost all media players. Kinda works but with poor quality when I turn hardware acceleration right down. Up to date drivers and all. Oh well, I'm wanting a new system anyway.

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