Microsoft KB Archive/944803

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

Article ID: 944803

Article Last Modified on 11/20/2007

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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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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.



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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