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I just booted back to XP. There was an update to Windows Live Messenger. Upon installing, there's a list of items to check- shortcuts, make MSN the homepage and Rhapsody Music service. Why Rhapsody? I mean, how many music services does Microsoft have its hands in?
MSN Music, URGE, and now Rhapsody. I thought Rhapsody was owned by Real Networks. I have always been under the impression that Microsoft and Real Networks were not on friendly terms.
How many DRM services does one need?
-- Michael ______ "The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right." - Mark Twain

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I also believe it to be crappy ad software which is annoying slowing computer, icons everywhere and yes, u have a point!
-- - Nutty - "MICHAEL" wrote in message

I just booted back to XP. There was an update to Windows Live Messenger. Upon installing, there's a list of items to check- shortcuts, make MSN the homepage and Rhapsody Music service. Why Rhapsody? I mean, how many music services does Microsoft have its hands in?
MSN Music, URGE, and now Rhapsody. I thought Rhapsody was owned by Real Networks. I have always been under the impression that Microsoft and Real Networks were not on friendly terms.
How many DRM services does one need?
-- Michael ______ "The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right." - Mark Twain

Apparently MSFT keeps selling the same shelf space in the store to different vendors. I just smirk and keep uninstalling. -- Mark
Keeping the fun in dysfunctional!
"MICHAEL" wrote in message

I just booted back to XP. There was an update to Windows Live Messenger. Upon installing, there's a list of items to check- shortcuts, make MSN the homepage and Rhapsody Music service. Why Rhapsody? I mean, how many music services does Microsoft have its hands in?
MSN Music, URGE, and now Rhapsody. I thought Rhapsody was owned by Real Networks. I have always been under the impression that Microsoft and Real Networks were not on friendly terms.
How many DRM services does one need?
-- Michael ______ "The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right." - Mark Twain

Including Rhapsody was part of a lawsuit settlement with Real Networks from several years back.
"Mark D. VandenBerg" wrote in message

Apparently MSFT keeps selling the same shelf space in the store to different vendors. I just smirk and keep uninstalling. -- Mark
Keeping the fun in dysfunctional!
"MICHAEL" wrote in message I just booted back to XP. There was an update to Windows Live Messenger. Upon installing, there's a list of items to check- shortcuts, make MSN the homepage and Rhapsody Music service. Why Rhapsody? I mean, how many music services does Microsoft have its hands in?
MSN Music, URGE, and now Rhapsody. I thought Rhapsody was owned by Real Networks. I have always been under the impression that Microsoft and Real Networks were not on friendly terms.
How many DRM services does one need?
-- Michael ______ "The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right." - Mark Twain

Good memory! I had forgotten about that whole thing. Uninstalled, just the same.
-- Mark
Keeping the fun in dysfunctional!
"Michael Styles" wrote in message

Including Rhapsody was part of a lawsuit settlement with Real Networks from several years back.

The Rhapsody streaming music client was written by another company using Windows Media components and was later bought by Real Networks. Rhapsody also uses MS's DRM system for its "Plays For Sure" support of portable players.
"Michael Styles" wrote in message

Including Rhapsody was part of a lawsuit settlement with Real Networks from several years back.
"Mark D. VandenBerg" wrote in message Apparently MSFT keeps selling the same shelf space in the store to different vendors. I just smirk and keep uninstalling. -- Mark
Keeping the fun in dysfunctional!
"MICHAEL" wrote in message I just booted back to XP. There was an update to Windows Live Messenger. Upon installing, there's a list of items to check- shortcuts, make MSN the homepage and Rhapsody Music service. Why Rhapsody? I mean, how many music services does Microsoft have its hands in?
MSN Music, URGE, and now Rhapsody. I thought Rhapsody was owned by Real Networks. I have always been under the impression that Microsoft and Real Networks were not on friendly terms.
How many DRM services does one need?
-- Michael ______ "The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right." - Mark Twain

Alejo,
I have Vista installed on two machines, one is a desktop PC, and the other is a Home Entertainment PC. I do not have 5.1 sound on the desktop PC, but I do have 5.1 sound on the other machine, and it is working fine. The home theater PC has more Processing Power than the other so it does fine, but the desktop PC has had more of a problem.
iam
"Alejo" wrote in message

"iam bennu" wrote:
I have been having problems with media player since beta two. It has been very sluggish and whenever I open it, it totally monopolizes my CPU cycles. Yesterday, I went through my video files and found all of the files that media player was having problems with. They were mostly MPGs. The files were just bad. Once I got rid of them, media player is working fine. It is no longer taking up all my CPU cycles, and it is running smoothly.
I am amazed and just thought I would share it.
Iam bennu
but do you have 5.1 sound?

We were promised a full RAW support built in Vista. Is this feature another one that got scrapped? Shame on MS, if it's the case!
"Colin Grant" wrote in message

What is the recommended way to view/convert RAW photo files in Vista please?
And I cannot afford Photoshop :-)
Thanks Colin

it sounds like there is a combination of driver and Media Player 11 problem. i have read some people having the same problem as i but when they install I-tunes the sound works fine. i will try and see.
"iam bennu" wrote:

Alejo,
I have Vista installed on two machines, one is a desktop PC, and the other is a Home Entertainment PC. I do not have 5.1 sound on the desktop PC, but I do have 5.1 sound on the other machine, and it is working fine. The home theater PC has more Processing Power than the other so it does fine, but the desktop PC has had more of a problem.
iam
"Alejo" wrote in message
"iam bennu" wrote:
I have been having problems with media player since beta two. It has been very sluggish and whenever I open it, it totally monopolizes my CPU cycles. Yesterday, I went through my video files and found all of the files that media player was having problems with. They were mostly MPGs. The files were just bad. Once I got rid of them, media player is working fine. It is no longer taking up all my CPU cycles, and it is running smoothly.
I am amazed and just thought I would share it.
Iam bennu
but do you have 5.1 sound?

I do have the same problem. For the time I start um Photo Gallery until it crashes I can perform diffrent tasks - such as view pics.
Be Viggo
"daniel" wrote in message

Has never worked on vista for me (beta 2 and rc1) it loads, and 10seconds later crashes to the desktop with a error "Windows photo gallery has stopped working" Error reporting brings up nothing, and im stumped. 2 reinstalls didnt help, this program just refuses to run ever. Was hoping somebody here has experienced somthing similar and might have somthing to try.
Cheers Daniel

I agree entirely. However, according to the Logitech sources (and other vendors too) Microsoft did not made available in advance coding for Vista RC1. Hence the dely with the drivers. Similar situation is with the HP scanners. Taking into consideration that Beta Testers have an enthusiastic approach to the testing venture - we may understand some delay supplying of drivers for RC1 - but total of them is gently speaking unforgivable.

"Dark Knight" wrote in message

This is really an issue with Logitech not Microsoft since Logitech is slow to release driver/software support for Windows Vista. Since Microsoft is now at Release Candidate 1 stage of developement I'm a little surprized Logitech isn't asking Vista evaluators to test drivers with Logitech hardware. As it is now the Logitech hardware I have either lacks driver or software support and in some cases even both. Such as the Logitech Quickcam Orbit a device I paid $140.00 which is now a paperweight.

They must be sending mixed signals. I have an All-in-Wonder x800xt and when I emailed them about full support, they said they will release drivers for TV, etc, once Vista was released....At least, for the newer versions of the AIW series.
Sir_Timbit
"Techno-Crat" wrote in message

Do not hope for support with the AIW line of cards in Vista ATI is dropping the line as recently reported They seem to be moving to the component card route. This being the case it seems unfortunate but the AIW line looks to be heading to the dust bin
"David" wrote in message Am using Vista 5728, ATI AIW 9800 Pro - Has anyone tested the multimedia center(8.15) or additional software on this Vista build? What Driver is being used?
Currently, I am using the included Vista driver from MS and they works fine, just no additional features.
David

The ATI WebSite still lists 4 AIW card models as still current products so all of the product line was not discontinued in late August or in September as rumored it would be. So I assume these are the ones that they will provide drivers for:
http://www.ati.com/products/multimedia.html
Did the response you got say Vista Media Center compatible drivers or did they just say Vista drivers for their MMC application.
"Sir Timbit" wrote in message

They must be sending mixed signals. I have an All-in-Wonder x800xt and when I emailed them about full support, they said they will release drivers for TV, etc, once Vista was released....At least, for the newer versions of the AIW series.
Sir_Timbit
"Techno-Crat" wrote in message Do not hope for support with the AIW line of cards in Vista ATI is dropping the line as recently reported They seem to be moving to the component card route. This being the case it seems unfortunate but the AIW line looks to be heading to the dust bin
"David" wrote in message Am using Vista 5728, ATI AIW 9800 Pro - Has anyone tested the multimedia center(8.15) or additional software on this Vista build? What Driver is being used?
Currently, I am using the included Vista driver from MS and they works fine, just no additional features.
David

Hello, I have Logitech quickcam pro 5000 and I have installed driver in this way: - download last package from logitech site - extrach it in to a folder - go on device manager and right click on device that is not recognized, install driver... and select the folder for find driver - the sistem will install the driver automatically
;)
Pasquale from Spain
"Dark Knight" wrote in message

This is really an issue with Logitech not Microsoft since Logitech is slow to release driver/software support for Windows Vista. Since Microsoft is now at Release Candidate 1 stage of developement I'm a little surprized Logitech isn't asking Vista evaluators to test drivers with Logitech hardware. As it is now the Logitech hardware I have either lacks driver or software support and in some cases even both. Such as the Logitech Quickcam Orbit a device I paid $140.00 which is now a paperweight.

I've just tried installed the drivers manually as I understood it. Vista stops everything incompatible ... I have tried two version of drivers for Quick Cam Orbit and quckickcam 10. None works , however - the earlier one version drivers are installed and giving picture OK , but Mike doesn't work.
"otiasj" wrote in message I have an old quickcam sphere, I was able to make it work by installing manually the drivers (select yourself the correct ini file) then installing the latest quickcam 10
"Jdr" wrote:
I wonder whether anything has change with drivers for Logitech QuickCam, since this post appeared in August? Do the vendors / producers of Logitech webcams do have drivers for Vista ready?
Thanks
=============== Try the XP drivers - that is how I use my Pro 4000. -- Richard Hay Webmaster http://WindowsObserver.com Windows Vista Build 5472 (x86) Windows Live Butterfly "Bill "Dad"" wrote in message My webcams have been useless to me since I installed Vista. I use a couple of Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000's and they vitally important to what I do. I have looked around have found that others are having the same problem. Does anyone know of a workaround.
Thanks,

Thanks, for your reply. Manually ? What did you do actually? What's the procedure?
I wanted to install drivers to my Quick Cam Orbit and it didn't accepted. How did you work out this problem? May be I should try latest quickCam 10 too. Thanks!

"otiasj" wrote in message I have an old quickcam sphere, I was able to make it work by installing manually the drivers (select yourself the correct ini file) then installing the latest quickcam 10
"Jdr" wrote:
I wonder whether anything has change with drivers for Logitech QuickCam, since this post appeared in August? Do the vendors / producers of Logitech webcams do have drivers for Vista ready?
Thanks
=============== Try the XP drivers - that is how I use my Pro 4000. -- Richard Hay Webmaster http://WindowsObserver.com Windows Vista Build 5472 (x86) Windows Live Butterfly "Bill "Dad"" wrote in message My webcams have been useless to me since I installed Vista. I use a couple of Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000's and they vitally important to what I do. I have looked around have found that others are having the same problem. Does anyone know of a workaround.
Thanks,

I have an old quickcam sphere, I was able to make it work by installing manually the drivers (select yourself the correct ini file) then installing the latest quickcam 10
"Jdr" wrote:
I wonder whether anything has change with drivers for Logitech QuickCam, since this post appeared in August? Do the vendors / producers of Logitech webcams do have drivers for Vista ready?
Thanks
=============== Try the XP drivers - that is how I use my Pro 4000. -- Richard Hay Webmaster http://WindowsObserver.com Windows Vista Build 5472 (x86) Windows Live Butterfly "Bill "Dad"" wrote in message My webcams have been useless to me since I installed Vista. I use a couple of Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000's and they vitally important to what I do. I have looked around have found that others are having the same problem. Does anyone know of a workaround.
Thanks,

I wonder whether anything has change with drivers for Logitech QuickCam, since this post appeared in August? Do the vendors / producers of Logitech webcams do have drivers for Vista ready?
Thanks
=============== Try the XP drivers - that is how I use my Pro 4000. -- Richard Hay Webmaster http://WindowsObserver.com Windows Vista Build 5472 (x86) Windows Live Butterfly "Bill "Dad"" wrote in message My webcams have been useless to me since I installed Vista. I use a couple of Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000's and they vitally important to what I do. I have looked around have found that others are having the same problem. Does anyone know of a workaround.
Thanks,

This is really an issue with Logitech not Microsoft since Logitech is slow to release driver/software support for Windows Vista. Since Microsoft is now at Release Candidate 1 stage of developement I'm a little surprized Logitech isn't asking Vista evaluators to test drivers with Logitech hardware. As it is now the Logitech hardware I have either lacks driver or software support and in some cases even both. Such as the Logitech Quickcam Orbit a device I paid $140.00 which is now a paperweight.

I've just tried installed the drivers manually as I understood it. Vista stops everything incompatible ... I have tried two version of drivers for Quick Cam Orbit and quckickcam 10. None works , however - the earlier one version drivers are installed and giving picture OK , but Mike doesn't work.
"otiasj" wrote in message I have an old quickcam sphere, I was able to make it work by installing manually the drivers (select yourself the correct ini file) then installing the latest quickcam 10
"Jdr" wrote:
I wonder whether anything has change with drivers for Logitech QuickCam, since this post appeared in August? Do the vendors / producers of Logitech webcams do have drivers for Vista ready?
Thanks
=============== Try the XP drivers - that is how I use my Pro 4000. -- Richard Hay Webmaster http://WindowsObserver.com Windows Vista Build 5472 (x86) Windows Live Butterfly "Bill "Dad"" wrote in message My webcams have been useless to me since I installed Vista. I use a couple of Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000's and they vitally important to what I do. I have looked around have found that others are having the same problem. Does anyone know of a workaround.
Thanks,

I have an old quickcam sphere, I was able to make it work by installing manually the drivers (select yourself the correct ini file) then installing the latest quickcam 10
"Jdr" wrote:
I wonder whether anything has change with drivers for Logitech QuickCam, since this post appeared in August? Do the vendors / producers of Logitech webcams do have drivers for Vista ready?
Thanks
=============== Try the XP drivers - that is how I use my Pro 4000. -- Richard Hay Webmaster http://WindowsObserver.com Windows Vista Build 5472 (x86) Windows Live Butterfly "Bill "Dad"" wrote in message My webcams have been useless to me since I installed Vista. I use a couple of Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000's and they vitally important to what I do. I have looked around have found that others are having the same problem. Does anyone know of a workaround.
Thanks,

The fix is in RC2. Please give it a try.
Naveen Thumpudi [MS] ---- This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers not rights.
"Steve Urbach" wrote:

I have this problem also.... On a "TaDah" AMD XP 2600+

On Thu, 14 Sep 2006 19:21:01 -0700, HagarTheHorrible HagarTheHorrible@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
OK... that would make sense, since I am running an Athlon XP2500. Now that begs the question, will there be a fix forthcoming?
"Naveen Thumpudi [MSFT]" wrote:
We have isolated the problem to a code defect in audio decoder that shows-up on Intel Pentium 3 or AMD K7 class of processors.
Naveen Thumpudi [MS] ---- This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers not rights.
"HagarTheHorrible" wrote:
Totally clean. Formatted the whole HD prior to doing installation.
"Naveen Thumpudi [MSFT]" wrote:
Was this a clean installation of RC1, or was it an upgrade from an earlier pre-release (beta2 or otherwise)? We are investigating a setup issue that impacted the audio decoder used for DVD playback during such updates. We would like to know if the problem occurred for clean installs.
Naveen Thumpudi [MS] ---- This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers not rights.
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"HagarTheHorrible" wrote:
Same problem here with DVDs. Can go play Mpegs with sound, no problem, but anything on DVD plays fine, but just silent.
"Schevenels Patrick" wrote:
I have the same problem with Media Center and Media Player
On the contrary, when I play DVD in Interactual Player or WinDVD, I have no problem
"Bones" wrote in message Are you using Media Center to play the dvd's? According to the RC1 FAQ, sound problems with DVD playback in MC are a known issue.
"Schevenels Patrick" wrote:
Hello.
I have a problem when I play DVDs on Windows Vista Pre-RC1 and RC1 (I haven't tried on Beta 2) : I have no sound or there are crackings instead of the correct sound when I play my DVDs on Media Player or Media Center.
I don't have the problem when I play MPEG movies stored on my hard drive.
I don't have any problems at all when playing DVDs with Windows XP.
Thanks for your answers.
Patrick Schevenels

Hi, Thanks for you reply. I have tried to install my QuickCam Orbit manually exactly in the same way as you described it, but with no success.
My camera is a bit older than yours, and this might be the reason that Vista RC1 (build 5728) is not accepting the drivers at all.
Jdr
----- Original Message ----- From: "Pasquale Spagnuolo" To: "Jdr" Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 11:25 PM Subject: Re: Has anything change with drivers for Logitech QuickCam for Vista

Hello, I have Logitech quickcam pro 5000 and I have installed driver in this way: - download last package from logitech site - extrach it in to a folder - go on device manager and right click on device that is not recognized, install driver... and select the folder for find driver - the sistem will install the driver automatically
;)
Pasquale from Spain
"Jdr" wrote in message I've just tried installed the drivers manually as I understood it. Vista stops everything incompatible ... I have tried two version of drivers for Quick Cam Orbit and quckickcam 10. None works , however - the earlier one version drivers are installed and giving picture OK , but Mike doesn't work.
"otiasj" wrote in message I have an old quickcam sphere, I was able to make it work by installing manually the drivers (select yourself the correct ini file) then installing the latest quickcam 10
"Jdr" wrote:
I wonder whether anything has change with drivers for Logitech QuickCam, since this post appeared in August? Do the vendors / producers of Logitech webcams do have drivers for Vista ready?
Thanks
=============== Try the XP drivers - that is how I use my Pro 4000. -- Richard Hay Webmaster http://WindowsObserver.com Windows Vista Build 5472 (x86) Windows Live Butterfly "Bill "Dad"" wrote in message My webcams have been useless to me since I installed Vista. I use a couple of Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000's and they vitally important to what I do. I have looked around have found that others are having the same problem. Does anyone know of a workaround.
Thanks,

"Naveen Thumpudi [MSFT]" wrote:

The fix is in RC2. Please give it a try.
Naveen Thumpudi [MS] ---- This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers not rights.

RC2 of what, praytheetell? D/L site says no RC2 of MP11 available, even as Beta.

RC2 of Vista.
"communications soldier" wrote in message

"Naveen Thumpudi [MSFT]" wrote:
The fix is in RC2. Please give it a try.
Naveen Thumpudi [MS] ---- This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers not rights.
RC2 of what, praytheetell? D/L site says no RC2 of MP11 available, even as Beta.

hi! seems that ur not the only one having the same problems! i can't upload music to my ipod too! wonder if someone out there can help us??
"Eric" wrote:

I can't use Itunes because it says I do not have permission to my music folder, which Itunes needs. This UAC is really annoying because I am the only user on this computer.

yeah, i've tried running as administrator for itunes and it worked back in build 5600.., but since then it doesn't work anymore...(currently running RC2)
"tkq" wrote:

hi! seems that ur not the only one having the same problems! i can't upload music to my ipod too! wonder if someone out there can help us??
"Eric" wrote:
I can't use Itunes because it says I do not have permission to my music folder, which Itunes needs. This UAC is really annoying because I am the only user on this computer.

It's not enough to run as Administrator - you either have to turn off UAC completely or edit the ACLs on your folders directly.
"Eric" wrote in message

yeah, i've tried running as administrator for itunes and it worked back in build 5600.., but since then it doesn't work anymore...(currently running RC2)
"tkq" wrote:
hi! seems that ur not the only one having the same problems! i can't upload music to my ipod too! wonder if someone out there can help us??
"Eric" wrote:
I can't use Itunes because it says I do not have permission to my music folder, which Itunes needs. This UAC is really annoying because I am the only user on this computer.

hi, i've tried everything that u guys have suggested. Turned off UAC, ran itunes as Administrator, ensured all music files and itunes and ipod program files are shared with everyone, ran itunes in compatibility mode but it still give me this message: ""attempt to copy disk to "ipod" failed. You do not have enough access priviledges for this operation. itunes could not save to your music folder because you do not have write access Check the permissions on your music folder and floders in your music folder, then try copying again."" I can't upload my ipod with music. it's really frustrating. i really wonder if there's anything left that i can try.....
"Mike Williams" wrote:

It's not enough to run as Administrator - you either have to turn off UAC completely or edit the ACLs on your folders directly.
"Eric" wrote in message yeah, i've tried running as administrator for itunes and it worked back in build 5600.., but since then it doesn't work anymore...(currently running RC2)
"tkq" wrote:
hi! seems that ur not the only one having the same problems! i can't upload music to my ipod too! wonder if someone out there can help us??
"Eric" wrote:
I can't use Itunes because it says I do not have permission to my music folder, which Itunes needs. This UAC is really annoying because I am the only user on this computer.

oh just to add, i'm running itunes7 and vista RC1. Thx in advance:)
"Mike Williams" wrote:

It's not enough to run as Administrator - you either have to turn off UAC completely or edit the ACLs on your folders directly.
"Eric" wrote in message yeah, i've tried running as administrator for itunes and it worked back in build 5600.., but since then it doesn't work anymore...(currently running RC2)
"tkq" wrote:
hi! seems that ur not the only one having the same problems! i can't upload music to my ipod too! wonder if someone out there can help us??
"Eric" wrote:
I can't use Itunes because it says I do not have permission to my music folder, which Itunes needs. This UAC is really annoying because I am the only user on this computer.

You may still need to adjust the individual folder/file permissions.
Otherwise you're really just looking at standard beta program pain.
"tkq" wrote in message

hi, i've tried everything that u guys have suggested. Turned off UAC, ran itunes as Administrator, ensured all music files and itunes and ipod program files are shared with everyone, ran itunes in compatibility mode but it still give me this message: ""attempt to copy disk to "ipod" failed. You do not have enough access priviledges for this operation. itunes could not save to your music folder because you do not have write access Check the permissions on your music folder and floders in your music folder, then try copying again."" I can't upload my ipod with music. it's really frustrating. i really wonder if there's anything left that i can try.....
"Mike Williams" wrote:
It's not enough to run as Administrator - you either have to turn off UAC completely or edit the ACLs on your folders directly.
"Eric" wrote in message yeah, i've tried running as administrator for itunes and it worked back in build 5600.., but since then it doesn't work anymore...(currently running RC2)
"tkq" wrote:
hi! seems that ur not the only one having the same problems! i can't upload music to my ipod too! wonder if someone out there can help us??
"Eric" wrote:
I can't use Itunes because it says I do not have permission to my music folder, which Itunes needs. This UAC is really annoying because I am the only user on this computer.

What are ACLs and how do i edit them?
"tkq" wrote:

oh just to add, i'm running itunes7 and vista RC1. Thx in advance:)
"Mike Williams" wrote:
It's not enough to run as Administrator - you either have to turn off UAC completely or edit the ACLs on your folders directly.
"Eric" wrote in message yeah, i've tried running as administrator for itunes and it worked back in build 5600.., but since then it doesn't work anymore...(currently running RC2)
"tkq" wrote:
hi! seems that ur not the only one having the same problems! i can't upload music to my ipod too! wonder if someone out there can help us??
"Eric" wrote:
I can't use Itunes because it says I do not have permission to my music folder, which Itunes needs. This UAC is really annoying because I am the only user on this computer.

If you are running an operating system beta, then I think you probably have the skills to look that up yourself. If not, then this isn't the place to give a tutorial in Windows security features.
....and no, I don't think it should be this hard.
"Eric" wrote in message

What are ACLs and how do i edit them?
"tkq" wrote:
oh just to add, i'm running itunes7 and vista RC1. Thx in advance:)
"Mike Williams" wrote:
It's not enough to run as Administrator - you either have to turn off UAC completely or edit the ACLs on your folders directly.
"Eric" wrote in message yeah, i've tried running as administrator for itunes and it worked back in build 5600.., but since then it doesn't work anymore...(currently running RC2)
"tkq" wrote:
hi! seems that ur not the only one having the same problems! i can't upload music to my ipod too! wonder if someone out there can help us??
"Eric" wrote:
I can't use Itunes because it says I do not have permission to my music folder, which Itunes needs. This UAC is really annoying because I am the only user on this computer.

I am having the same problem.. I can't my ipod to sync with iTunes 7 on Vista.. Is anyone else having this problem or know a work around?
"StaticOranges" wrote:

When I plug in my iPod, at first it allows me to sync my iPod, but it doesn't upload anything that I have bought from iTunes. It says that my computer isn't authorized. I have authorized the computer on vista already and it still doesn't work. After trying to sync my iPod a couple more times, my computer reboots because it wouldn't allow me to write to the disk. Then, the computer freezes until I unplug my iPod. I also tried to import a CD to my music library on iTunes and it said I didn't have the correct permissions to import songs. I checked my iTunes folder and I made it able to write to the folder. It still doesn't work.
My computer is running iTunes 7 on Windows Vista Ultimate edition RC1. Please help.

I don't see how you can display only items with a given rating in a folder, but you can click on a tag or a folder in the left pane and then choose the thumbnail setting that will sort or group the selection by rating.
Will that work?
"Gunder" wrote:

I Run Vista RC1. How do I show pictures with a given rating (for example 2 stars) in a given folder or selection?
The point with this is to reduce the number of pictures so one for instance can find the best pictures in a shoot. Adobe Bridge has this functionality. With Windows Photo Gallery I can find ALL pictures with a given rating, but I have not found a way to do it in only a given folder

OK mike, we all know you're the beta god, but why don't you answer his question or quit posting altogether "Mike Williams" wrote in message

If you are running an operating system beta, then I think you probably have the skills to look that up yourself. If not, then this isn't the place to give a tutorial in Windows security features.
...and no, I don't think it should be this hard.
"Eric" wrote in message What are ACLs and how do i edit them?
"tkq" wrote:
oh just to add, i'm running itunes7 and vista RC1. Thx in advance:)
"Mike Williams" wrote:
It's not enough to run as Administrator - you either have to turn off UAC completely or edit the ACLs on your folders directly.
"Eric" wrote in message yeah, i've tried running as administrator for itunes and it worked back in build 5600.., but since then it doesn't work anymore...(currently running RC2)
"tkq" wrote:
hi! seems that ur not the only one having the same problems! i can't upload music to my ipod too! wonder if someone out there can help us??
"Eric" wrote:
I can't use Itunes because it says I do not have permission to my music folder, which Itunes needs. This UAC is really annoying because I am the only user on this computer.

Forwarded to microsoft.public.windows.vista.music_pictures_video newsgroup via crosspost. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
Luis Carlos Delgado (Costa Rica) wrote:

Hello:
Does anyone know a DVD burning software that works with Vista? I've tried Sonic and Nero, but don't seem to be compatible for Vista (yet).
Thanks.

Hi
I am using Roxio Creater 9 with no problems. I have Vista RC2
"PA Bear" wrote:

Forwarded to microsoft.public.windows.vista.music_pictures_video newsgroup via crosspost. -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
Luis Carlos Delgado (Costa Rica) wrote: Hello:
Does anyone know a DVD burning software that works with Vista? I've tried Sonic and Nero, but don't seem to be compatible for Vista (yet).
Thanks.

Ashampoo works fine too.
"Keith J" wrote:

Hi
I am using Roxio Creater 9 with no problems. I have Vista RC2
"PA Bear" wrote:
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Luis Carlos Delgado (Costa Rica) wrote: Hello:
Does anyone know a DVD burning software that works with Vista? I've tried Sonic and Nero, but don't seem to be compatible for Vista (yet).
Thanks.

I believe this is typical Apple iPhoto stuff and one of the reasons why I ended up hating iPhoto when I was trying and failing to switch to Mac last summer. In apple you can avoid it and I don't think it renames your originals (so Vista is worse), but it's the same kind of thing where a layer of unnecessary bureaucracy is installed between the user and the user's content.
"Mitch W" wrote in message

I was really impressed with the way Vista is handling photographs and the tight integration with Photo Gallery. I thought I could do away with programs like Picasa, but I found a big problem.
I put some images onto a test machine, made some fixes to them, reverted to original, etc. I then checked the original directory and my original files were not there - the modified versions were then in their place. I then went searching the hard drive for the original image and I found it in the following folder:
C:\Users\{user}\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Photo Gallery\Original Images
I checked the filenames and although my original file was called IMG_2635.JPG the file in the "original images" folder is called
{530FB1E9-0950-40F3-A4C5-715148FCEE37}-IMG_2635.JPG
I see two problems with this approach:
1. Let's say I regularly back up my Pictures folder, but not this hidden obscure folder, then my system crashes or hardware fails and I reload the OS and restore files from my backup source. I have restored a modified version, not the original. Very bad design.
2. This potentially wastes a large amount of disk space.
Other applications either use sidecar files, XMP files, XML files to describe the change and then apply those files over the original. I wish Microsoft would do the same. If I missed something in the way my version of Photo Gallery is configured, please let me know.
thanks, mitch
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Roxio 9 works good on Vista RC2? Interesting. Does EVERYTHING in Roxio 9 work, or are there parts that don't work??
"Keith J" wrote in message

Hi
I am using Roxio Creater 9 with no problems. I have Vista RC2
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Luis Carlos Delgado (Costa Rica) wrote: Hello:
Does anyone know a DVD burning software that works with Vista? I've tried Sonic and Nero, but don't seem to be compatible for Vista (yet).
Thanks.

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I am also having an issue with divx and xvid. I have instaled both and when I try to play .avi files it full on crashes WMP. When I try to play dvx encoded .wmv files I get sound, but the video is all noise. when I try to play the sae file in Real I get the vid, but not the audio.
The frst question I have is that when I got to the plugins list under Tools/options I cannot find divx or xvid listed and Ithought in previous versions that it was. Can ayone verify this? I thought maybe Idid something wrong with both installs so I oled the link to wmplugins.com and redownloaded and reinstalled both divx and xvid. Still having issues.
anyone else noticed the disconnect with installed pluggins with WMP11.0.5744.6324?

mp3 is not 5.1. XP delivers sound to all speakers regardless of the audio format. Vista will dleiver 5.1 when a 5.1 audio source (DVD with 5.1) is played. If your config works then it will work with MCE or WMP 11. Most DVD's have 2 or 3 audio sources. LCPM, DD 5.1 and DTS 5.1. You can't get 5.1 with LCPM. Vista is a more precise OS than XP.
"Barry C" wrote:

I have the same problem with Vista RC1-x64, Soundblaster Audigy 2, and Creative Vista beta drivers dated Aug 11. Audio test in sound options shows all 5 speakers working but when I play mp3's using WMP11 I only get stereo sound.. the rear speakers are silent.
bnc
"jbrosmer" wrote:
Hi--
My issue is.....my 5.1 audio doesn't work when I listen to mp3's (even when using wmp11, watch avi's, etc...however it does work when I do the audio test in the sound options, and all windows sounds. the audio chipset is ADI AD1988B....I can see all speakers and test each one....anyone else have similair problems or suggestions? Thanks for your help - jbrosmer

just try it !forgive me

"Regnad" wrote:

Only with Mediacenter. Strobe-like and about 5 hz or so. Nvidia 6800GT with build 5728.
Thanks for any advice.
I have same problem after upgrading from rc1 to rc2 last night. Also using 6800 GT card.

Did you find a solkution yet? I'm going to try replacing video card drivers tonight.

Try using Cyberlink PowerDVD 5.0 it worked for me.
"電腦初學者" wrote:

Windows Vista do not need install any decoder is a good function.
But I cannot hear any sound while playing DVD. On the other hand, the quality is poor than Windows XP.
**I have been installed sound card and display card driver normally and run normally in other program**

I have this EXACT same problem!!!! (EXACT!)
I've been searching for 2 days now...let me know if you find anything at all...I'll do the same if you reply to this posting.
Pete
"chintuk" wrote:

Hi all, I installed Vista RC1 , build 5600. When I try to play any mp3's in windows media player, I get this error.. "Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file might be in use, you might not have access to the computer where the file is stored, or your proxy settings might not be correct". I can play video files , but there is no audio. I have SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio onboard sound card. I have tried changing the permissions on some of the mp3s(full controll to all users), but still the same. I have tried playing using other players like foobar,real,iTunes....but none of them work. I do not see any problems in the Device Manager and also do not see any errors in the Event Viewer. Please advise. Thanks in advance.

I am beginning to think no one knows how to fix this...
I have searched for 2 days now...and no solution can be found.
"Pete" wrote:

I have this EXACT same problem!!!! (EXACT!)
I've been searching for 2 days now...let me know if you find anything at all...I'll do the same if you reply to this posting.
Pete
"chintuk" wrote:
Hi all, I installed Vista RC1 , build 5600. When I try to play any mp3's in windows media player, I get this error.. "Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file might be in use, you might not have access to the computer where the file is stored, or your proxy settings might not be correct". I can play video files , but there is no audio. I have SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio onboard sound card. I have tried changing the permissions on some of the mp3s(full controll to all users), but still the same. I have tried playing using other players like foobar,real,iTunes....but none of them work. I do not see any problems in the Device Manager and also do not see any errors in the Event Viewer. Please advise. Thanks in advance.

olli...
Did you ever get this problem fixed...my computer is even more whacked than yours...I have no sound at all...but Vista reports that my driver is "current and up to date"...
I agree with you 100 per cent...Vista with out sound (or sound control is almost worthless)
You are very correct in all of your statements.
Pete
"olli" wrote:

just found a screenshot:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/91608237@N00/83189357/
ho do i get this?

I wish I could listen to anything...
Vista reports my driver is current and the most up to date...no yellow exclamation marks in Device Driver...
Can getting sound out of Vista really be this problematic???
What the heck has the Vista team been doing????
I still need drivers for my DesignJet printers...this is STOOPID!!!!!!!!
"Steve Urbach" wrote:

On Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:08:21 -0400, "Mark D. VandenBerg" mvan103REMOVE@hotmail.com> wrote:
The truly sad part of the whole DRM thing, is, the only media files protected by DRM are the ones purchased legally. In other words, the pirates are being rewarded because their illegal copies don't contain the restrictions of how/when/where/how many times you play your copy of Muskrat Love.
But I already have that on Vinyl AND I can legally copy that to any other media for my own use (MP3 for Walking, CD for the Car) and the glorious, Popup Free Vinyl for *my* Audio room. Lets hear it for the Captain!

I could not find a solution either. I have asked this question on numerous forums with no luck, so I switched back to XP.
"Pete" wrote:

I am beginning to think no one knows how to fix this...
I have searched for 2 days now...and no solution can be found.
"Pete" wrote:
I have this EXACT same problem!!!! (EXACT!)
I've been searching for 2 days now...let me know if you find anything at all...I'll do the same if you reply to this posting.
Pete
"chintuk" wrote:
Hi all, I installed Vista RC1 , build 5600. When I try to play any mp3's in windows media player, I get this error.. "Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file might be in use, you might not have access to the computer where the file is stored, or your proxy settings might not be correct". I can play video files , but there is no audio. I have SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio onboard sound card. I have tried changing the permissions on some of the mp3s(full controll to all users), but still the same. I have tried playing using other players like foobar,real,iTunes....but none of them work. I do not see any problems in the Device Manager and also do not see any errors in the Event Viewer. Please advise. Thanks in advance.

Vista may have the latest available driver. The rest is up to the hardware manufacturer. Some release beta drivers (eg NVidia, Realtek) and many others don't. "Pete" wrote in message

I wish I could listen to anything...
Vista reports my driver is current and the most up to date...no yellow exclamation marks in Device Driver...
Can getting sound out of Vista really be this problematic???
What the heck has the Vista team been doing????
I still need drivers for my DesignJet printers...this is STOOPID!!!!!!!!
"Steve Urbach" wrote:
On Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:08:21 -0400, "Mark D. VandenBerg" mvan103REMOVE@hotmail.com> wrote:
The truly sad part of the whole DRM thing, is, the only media files protected by DRM are the ones purchased legally. In other words, the pirates are being rewarded because their illegal copies don't contain the restrictions of how/when/where/how many times you play your copy of Muskrat Love.
But I already have that on Vinyl AND I can legally copy that to any other media for my own use (MP3 for Walking, CD for the Car) and the glorious, Popup Free Vinyl for *my* Audio room. Lets hear it for the Captain!

Yes ive had the exact same problems.. no resolve as yet
"Joe Chapman" wrote:

Hi,
I'm running Vista RC1 and when it wakes from sleep to record TV, it records the picture but no sound. Has anyone else experienced this and know how to resolve it?

I find it hard to believe that Microsoft has left out the raw viewer, would someone at MS please explain why.
"Stooovie" wrote:

We were promised a full RAW support built in Vista. Is this feature another one that got scrapped? Shame on MS, if it's the case!
"Colin Grant" wrote in message What is the recommended way to view/convert RAW photo files in Vista please?
And I cannot afford Photoshop :-)
Thanks Colin

I think Vista still major bugs all over and may takes some time to fix it. Little here and little there. This is BAD. Nice looking, new Ideas ( borrorw form here and there), Memory hogging, CPU resources tasmania, I think th engineer in Mircosoft whould work harder on theses issues or reputation will be like win9x again.
"Pete" wrote:

olli...
Did you ever get this problem fixed...my computer is even more whacked than yours...I have no sound at all...but Vista reports that my driver is "current and up to date"...
I agree with you 100 per cent...Vista with out sound (or sound control is almost worthless)
You are very correct in all of your statements.
Pete
"olli" wrote:

just found a screenshot:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/91608237@N00/83189357/
ho do i get this?

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Hey Doug, had that same problem in xp when I first installed IE7 but that finally resolved w/either ie or mm updates and recently in vista with MusicMatch 10. Ironically, when I went to duplicate the workaround, I found all is working in vista/mmjb10(10.00.4033) but vista/mm media center edition still stalls/crashes with 'error transforming data.'(MS says will be resolved in final release of vista.) Anyhow, in mmjb assuming you can Search an Artist in Demand or Radio and get error when you click results, what I finally stumbled on was to right-click the result under Artists and choose 'Send Page by email' and copy the url from the message into ie and it would open up in mmjb. To me that indicates some problem w/ mmjb communicating w/ ie. The workaround won't help is you get the error before you get to the radio/on demand screens tho. kevink
"Doug" wrote:

Hi, I have Vista RC1 installed and I just installed MusicMatch 10 Jukebox. I can get MusicMatch to work for playing my local mp3s, but I cannot get it to connect to "OnDemand". I keep getting an error. I also tried to get MusicMatch for MCE but it does not even start, shuts down MCE.
Anyone get MusicMatch to work on Vista RC1?
Thanks, Doug

I use the stereo / wave / digital mixer because I work with digital media and it's quick and easy to record various sound sources. PUT IT BACK MICROSOFT!! I won't be buying vista unless you put this feature back because I need it!
"olli" wrote:

hello, big problem: my pc is always connected to my video recorder. when my wife watches a movie i get the sound on my speakers... i have to switch off the complete sound in the taskbar. even when i go to the device control and pull down the volume at the line-in panel - nothing happens. please give me back the old mixer where i have all devices...mic, line in, stereo mix and so one.... with a button to switch on or off. the sound control in vista doesn´t work and i dont´want to go to the device control every time ...can you fix this please?
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I think Vista still major bugs all over and may takes some time to fix it. Little here and little there. This is BAD. Nice looking, new Ideas ( borrorw form here and there), Memory hogging, CPU resources tasmania, I think th engineer in Mircosoft whould work harder on theses issues or reputation will be like win9x again.
"Pete" wrote:
olli...
Did you ever get this problem fixed...my computer is even more whacked than yours...I have no sound at all...but Vista reports that my driver is "current and up to date"...
I agree with you 100 per cent...Vista with out sound (or sound control is almost worthless)
You are very correct in all of your statements.
Pete
"olli" wrote:

just found a screenshot:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/91608237@N00/83189357/
ho do i get this?

hola mi nombre es aaron y me gusto mucho su discografia

Try getting an updated driver for your sound card which is compatible with Vista. Also try installing the latest Vista version.
"Pete" wrote:

I am beginning to think no one knows how to fix this...
I have searched for 2 days now...and no solution can be found.
"Pete" wrote:
I have this EXACT same problem!!!! (EXACT!)
I've been searching for 2 days now...let me know if you find anything at all...I'll do the same if you reply to this posting.
Pete
"chintuk" wrote:
Hi all, I installed Vista RC1 , build 5600. When I try to play any mp3's in windows media player, I get this error.. "Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file might be in use, you might not have access to the computer where the file is stored, or your proxy settings might not be correct". I can play video files , but there is no audio. I have SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio onboard sound card. I have tried changing the permissions on some of the mp3s(full controll to all users), but still the same. I have tried playing using other players like foobar,real,iTunes....but none of them work. I do not see any problems in the Device Manager and also do not see any errors in the Event Viewer. Please advise. Thanks in advance.

I get the same thing.
Did you find a solution yet?
Dave
"Mark Rylander" wrote:

When I publish a movie using Windows Movie Maker the output file always has a large green strip (see screenshot).
Any idea why this is caused?
Thanks, - Mark

I found this did the trick:
Open up Movie Maker Goto Tools --> Options and select the "Compatibility" tab Then uncheck the "XviD MPEG-4 Video Decoder" filter Press OK
Hope this helps,
- Mark
"Dave Kinder" <Dave Kinder@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

I get the same thing.
Did you find a solution yet?
Dave
"Mark Rylander" wrote:
When I publish a movie using Windows Movie Maker the output file always has a large green strip (see screenshot).
Any idea why this is caused?
Thanks, - Mark

That did it. Nice one. Thanks.
"Mark Rylander" wrote:

I found this did the trick:
Open up Movie Maker Goto Tools --> Options and select the "Compatibility" tab Then uncheck the "XviD MPEG-4 Video Decoder" filter Press OK
Hope this helps,
- Mark
"Dave Kinder" <Dave Kinder@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message I get the same thing.
Did you find a solution yet?
Dave
"Mark Rylander" wrote:
When I publish a movie using Windows Movie Maker the output file always has a large green strip (see screenshot).
Any idea why this is caused?
Thanks, - Mark

Hi. I have Vista Ultimate and also SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio onboard. The same problem. The driver is up to date (Vista checked online), after restarting I can play the mp3s but after pausing Winamp or opening Windows Media Player or another application the sound turn off. I found a way to restore it without rebooting. Here is how: Control Pannel, Hardware and Sound, Sound, right click on Speakers and then Propreties, Advanced tab, choose a preset then click Test. After some moments it says that another application is using the sound....choose to terminate that application and the sound come back. Till when? Till the next time it wants to go out... I wonder if this audio bug can be fixed....
"mcp111" wrote:

Try getting an updated driver for your sound card which is compatible with Vista. Also try installing the latest Vista version.
"Pete" wrote:
I am beginning to think no one knows how to fix this...
I have searched for 2 days now...and no solution can be found.
"Pete" wrote:
I have this EXACT same problem!!!! (EXACT!)
I've been searching for 2 days now...let me know if you find anything at all...I'll do the same if you reply to this posting.
Pete
"chintuk" wrote:
Hi all, I installed Vista RC1 , build 5600. When I try to play any mp3's in windows media player, I get this error.. "Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file might be in use, you might not have access to the computer where the file is stored, or your proxy settings might not be correct". I can play video files , but there is no audio. I have SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio onboard sound card. I have tried changing the permissions on some of the mp3s(full controll to all users), but still the same. I have tried playing using other players like foobar,real,iTunes....but none of them work. I do not see any problems in the Device Manager and also do not see any errors in the Event Viewer. Please advise. Thanks in advance.

I'm running RC2. The codecs in this final Vista release just expired (yesterday) in the same way as the betas...
"Naveen Thumpudi [MSFT]" wrote:

The reason for this behavior is that the "trial period" on MPEG-2 codecs needed for MCE/DVD playback/burn has expired around 8/31 in Vista Beta 2. Using RC1 is the right solution for now. The codecs in final Vista release would not have such an expiration.
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"LeeG" wrote:
I understand that Media player shipped with Vista has its own mpeg2 decoder enabling the playing of dvd movies. I get the message that no suitable dvd decoder is installed. Am I missing something?
Vista build 5384 AMD64 3000+ 1GB ram 256mb asus nvidia n6600 graphics

RC2 is beta, RTM is final
Jeff
"Technology Guy" wrote in message

I'm running RC2. The codecs in this final Vista release just expired (yesterday) in the same way as the betas...
"Naveen Thumpudi [MSFT]" wrote:
The reason for this behavior is that the "trial period" on MPEG-2 codecs needed for MCE/DVD playback/burn has expired around 8/31 in Vista Beta 2. Using RC1 is the right solution for now. The codecs in final Vista release would not have such an expiration.
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"LeeG" wrote:
I understand that Media player shipped with Vista has its own mpeg2 decoder enabling the playing of dvd movies. I get the message that no suitable dvd decoder is installed. Am I missing something?
Vista build 5384 AMD64 3000+ 1GB ram 256mb asus nvidia n6600 graphics

Gotcha. OK, guess it had to happen eventually...
"Jeff" wrote:

RC2 is beta, RTM is final
Jeff
"Technology Guy" wrote in message I'm running RC2. The codecs in this final Vista release just expired (yesterday) in the same way as the betas...
"Naveen Thumpudi [MSFT]" wrote:
The reason for this behavior is that the "trial period" on MPEG-2 codecs needed for MCE/DVD playback/burn has expired around 8/31 in Vista Beta 2. Using RC1 is the right solution for now. The codecs in final Vista release would not have such an expiration.
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"LeeG" wrote:
I understand that Media player shipped with Vista has its own mpeg2 decoder enabling the playing of dvd movies. I get the message that no suitable dvd decoder is installed. Am I missing something?
Vista build 5384 AMD64 3000+ 1GB ram 256mb asus nvidia n6600 graphics

No problemo- off topic-but they did the same thing with Defender in XP- the beta was done Dec 31st, and it'll error out if you try and run it, have to uninstall,and get the final-lol not a peep from MSFT; at first; saw it on their website I think though-but in the meantime;had at least 15 calls from customers, saying Defender was broke in XP LOL
Jeff
"Technology Guy" wrote in message

Gotcha. OK, guess it had to happen eventually...
"Jeff" wrote:
RC2 is beta, RTM is final
Jeff
"Technology Guy" wrote in message I'm running RC2. The codecs in this final Vista release just expired (yesterday) in the same way as the betas...
"Naveen Thumpudi [MSFT]" wrote:
The reason for this behavior is that the "trial period" on MPEG-2 codecs needed for MCE/DVD playback/burn has expired around 8/31 in Vista Beta 2. Using RC1 is the right solution for now. The codecs in final Vista release would not have such an expiration.
Naveen Thumpudi [MS] ---- This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers not rights. ----
"LeeG" wrote:
I understand that Media player shipped with Vista has its own mpeg2 decoder enabling the playing of dvd movies. I get the message that no suitable dvd decoder is installed. Am I missing something?
Vista build 5384 AMD64 3000+ 1GB ram 256mb asus nvidia n6600 graphics

yea a second row with all the inputs would be great also a row for the recording inputs volume and selection would be nice just like the old ones i like vista but i need the control i had for recording music
"olli" wrote:

hello, big problem: my pc is always connected to my video recorder. when my wife watches a movie i get the sound on my speakers... i have to switch off the complete sound in the taskbar. even when i go to the device control and pull down the volume at the line-in panel - nothing happens. please give me back the old mixer where i have all devices...mic, line in, stereo mix and so one.... with a button to switch on or off. the sound control in vista doesn´t work and i dont´want to go to the device control every time ...can you fix this please?
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The Windows XP wallpaper changer (from Power Toys) will install (after an error message), and will work until you reboot, at which time it won't work. You can install it again, but it's too much of a hassle. The "Personalization" selections for wallpaper changing don't work with my photos, only showing the middle portion of the photo (no matter which of the three buttons at the bottom I select). This is frustrating for someone who wants to use his own photos for wallpaper.
"Marauder" wrote:

Will Microsoft ever produce a 'desktop wallpaper changer' feature? I'm sick of having to go find a 3rd party app to do it, only to find mostly they are crap or have ads/spyware. I thought it would be a good feature to have/do, which is why I've made this suggestion. Thanks.
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I just tried going into the control panel > sound, and when I got there it recognized I was having a problem and asks if I wanted to disable something, so I clicked yes. Now everything is working. I hope this helps some of you folks. It was really frustrating before.

i agree i DJ online and can't use Vista, it has no mixer so back to XP til you fix it
"olli" wrote:

hello, big problem: my pc is always connected to my video recorder. when my wife watches a movie i get the sound on my speakers... i have to switch off the complete sound in the taskbar. even when i go to the device control and pull down the volume at the line-in panel - nothing happens. please give me back the old mixer where i have all devices...mic, line in, stereo mix and so one.... with a button to switch on or off. the sound control in vista doesn´t work and i dont´want to go to the device control every time ...can you fix this please?
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i suspect that other programs do similar things...
thanks for the heads up
"zachd [MSFT]" wrote in message

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It appears that Satellite TV for PC is installing a private copy of wmp.dll version 10.0.0.3802 to-- C:\Program Files\SatelliteTVforPC\2006\Elite\wmp.dll
Since Vista uses Windows Media Player version 11, you will then find that Windows Media Player will crash or simply not start when you attempt to run it. To undo this damage, you would at the least want to: * Go to the Start menu * Type "cmd.exe" in the search text bar there * Right-click on CMD in the results list and select Run As Administrator * Then in that command prompt type "regsvr32 wmp.dll" You should then be able to run the player again.
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