"redcircus05******.com" wrote:

> On Jan 19, 4:55 pm, viceman <vice...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > I have XP Media Center. Both media players (MP 11 & Media Center) have a
> > recurring tendency to play videos 2-3 times faster than normal. After 1-2
> > restarts of the computer, it often returns to normal, but doesn't last long.
> > Very soon both players start playing videos way too fast. There is also no
> > audio when this happens. Adjusting the Hardware Acceleration tab does
> > nothing. What is going on? How do I fix this problem so it doesn't happen
> > anymore? Very frustrating!
>
>
> Did you manage to solve this error - I have exactly the same error
> with the slight exception that my computer does not fix on a restart.
>
> It is definitely very frustrating!
>

No. Another forum suggested my computer might have "a bad mix of codecs and
video source" and I should try using a video decoder check utility from the
Microsoft website. I did, but the one MPEG file listed in the check came
back as ok and when I clicked on the "Check for Update..." button, but it
took me to a website wanting to sell some DVD software. I have no idea what
to do, so I welcome any suggestions.