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    WinXp MCE ?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by premier511, Jun 12, 2006.

  1. premier511

    premier511 Newbie

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    I installed Windows XP Media Center on my computer but it does not work properly. I keep getting a "Disk Error: Video will not play" or "video card has malfunctioned". I have a Acer Aspire 5000 laptop. All the requirements to install MCE my computer meets except the video card. I believe thats the reason for the error. Does anyone know what type of video cards meet the MCE requirement.
     
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    The video requirement for MCE is a DirectX 9 hardware-accelerated GPU, such as a recent ATI Radeon or Nvidia GeForce. If your laptop's video doesn't meet this minimum, it won't work. I don't know if you can upgrade your 5000's video.
     
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    ma401 Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    Try updating your laptop's video card drivers. I have XP:MCE installed and running on my 710m with Intel Extreme 2 graphics just fine.
     
    ma401, Jun 12, 2006
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