Hi ... I'm running Windows xp media center edition and I have a Hauppauge box that allows me to see tv on my computer screen. This has become my favorite way to watch TV and now, suddenly, I'm getting a "video error" message when I try to turn on the Media Center.
I don't believe there have been any recent updates that seem likely to have caused this, but I've tried all the fixes Microsoft recommends (uninstall and reinstall Service Pack 3, rollback to earlier date, etc., to no avail. A friend (who just loves to reformat HDDs) told me the only way to go is with a "clean install" by starting over with the recovery disk. I have a TON of programs on my computer and the thought of reinstalling everything is daunting, indeed, but if that's the way to go I'll do it. Thing is ... is that what you would recommend? And if so, what are the pitfalls? I don't believe I've ever reformatted a HDD (or if I have it's been a long time ago). I look forward to your always-sound advice. Warmest regards, Gail Miller ______ "I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning." ... J.B. Priestly ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
