Problems with video

toph2005uk · 06-28-2009

Hey guys, my first post!!

Basically im having problems with viewing any kind of video on my computer. Whether thats using wmp, vlc or even in games and applications. There appear to be flashing blocks of fuzzy colours constantly appearing in parts of the video. I can get videos to play ok in windows media player by going to

options>performance>video acceleration>advanced> and ticking "use video mixing renderer"

however this obv doesnt fix the problem in other applications, and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to solve the issue on a wider scale.

cheers, T

Sir Trews · 06-29-2009

Welcome to the Forum toph2005uk!

I'm sure that you will enjoy your time here!

Could you please give us a little more information as to what you are running for a system, and your OS?

Looking forward to your reply

ladygreenwitch · 06-29-2009

Hey T,

My welcome to PCHF as well. We have a super team of techs and a great, experienced and helpful user community here, and I feel certain that we will be able to help you.

What is your graphics card? Have you updated your drivers? Have you checked to make sure the card is seated properly? Have you uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers?

Did this come on suddenly, or happen more and more over time?

Looking forward to your reply,

TTFN

LGW

toph2005uk · 07-01-2009

hey guys, sorry i havnt replied promptly, i unexpectedly got called away from home. These are my computer specs:

PC SPEC (specInfo)
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU6300@ 1.86GHz
MB: Dell (0WG855)
RAM: 1021mb
HDD: 465gb (ST3500410AS)
GPU: Radeon X1300/X1550 Series Secondary
Sound: SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
OS: Microsoft Windows XP (2600) (Windows XP Media Edition)
Scr:

Default Monitor

I tried updating all my drivers, and I did try reinstalling the ATI drivers for the GPU, including catalyst control i think? Anyway, problem is still there. I will now check to see if the card is seated properly. The problem did come on suddenly, but it was a while ago now so i cant remember anything in particular that could have triggered it.

Cheers, C

ladygreenwitch · 07-01-2009

Hey C,

No worries M8, things come up.

If reseating the card doesn't resolve this, do you have another vid card that you could test with?

Looking forward to your reply,

TTFN

LGW

06-28-2009	#1
toph2005uk New Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 PC Experience: Beginner	Problems with video Hey guys, my first post!! Basically im having problems with viewing any kind of video on my computer. Whether thats using wmp, vlc or even in games and applications. There appear to be flashing blocks of fuzzy colours constantly appearing in parts of the video. I can get videos to play ok in windows media player by going to options>performance>video acceleration>advanced> and ticking "use video mixing renderer" however this obv doesnt fix the problem in other applications, and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to solve the issue on a wider scale. cheers, T

06-29-2009	#2
Sir Trews Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Coast.. you pick... Posts: 2,624 PC Experience: Back on the West side	Re: Problems with video Welcome to the Forum toph2005uk! I'm sure that you will enjoy your time here! Could you please give us a little more information as to what you are running for a system, and your OS? Looking forward to your reply __________________ Saesa omentien lle (Pleasure meeting you) ◊*Prework* ◊ *PC Specs ◊* *Da Rulez◊Donation!* ≈Toshiba≈GRC≈CCleaner≈WCG≈Memtest≈Speedfan≈**

06-29-2009	#3
ladygreenwitch Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bay Area California Posts: 6,615 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Re: Problems with video Hey T, My welcome to PCHF as well. We have a super team of techs and a great, experienced and helpful user community here, and I feel certain that we will be able to help you. What is your graphics card? Have you updated your drivers? Have you checked to make sure the card is seated properly? Have you uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers? Did this come on suddenly, or happen more and more over time? Looking forward to your reply, TTFN LGW __________________ PreWork/ AfterWork/ CCleaner/Spybot S&D/ Spyware Blaster/ Adaware SE/ Memtest86/ Shoot the Messenger/ Housecall/ Belarc/ Registry Cleaner/ Bootdisk.com/ XP Install/PCHF Protect Your PC Last edited by ladygreenwitch; 06-29-2009 at 02:06 AM.

07-01-2009	#4
toph2005uk New Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 PC Experience: Beginner	Re: Problems with video hey guys, sorry i havnt replied promptly, i unexpectedly got called away from home. These are my computer specs: PC SPEC (specInfo) CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU6300@ 1.86GHz MB: Dell (0WG855) RAM: 1021mb HDD: 465gb (ST3500410AS) GPU: Radeon X1300/X1550 Series Secondary Sound: SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC OS: Microsoft Windows XP (2600) (Windows XP Media Edition) Scr: Default Monitor I tried updating all my drivers, and I did try reinstalling the ATI drivers for the GPU, including catalyst control i think? Anyway, problem is still there. I will now check to see if the card is seated properly. The problem did come on suddenly, but it was a while ago now so i cant remember anything in particular that could have triggered it. Cheers, C

07-01-2009	#5
ladygreenwitch Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bay Area California Posts: 6,615 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Re: Problems with video Hey C, No worries M8, things come up. If reseating the card doesn't resolve this, do you have another vid card that you could test with? Looking forward to your reply, TTFN LGW __________________ PreWork/ AfterWork/ CCleaner/Spybot S&D/ Spyware Blaster/ Adaware SE/ Memtest86/ Shoot the Messenger/ Housecall/ Belarc/ Registry Cleaner/ Bootdisk.com/ XP Install/PCHF Protect Your PC

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