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Probably a driver incompatibility. Video driver, audio driver are usually the ones to blame. As far as I know, both video and audio drivers are from the same source, and in fact the same file: http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce_family.html 266.58_desktop_winxp_32bit_english_whql Oh well, who know...

Then your VLC install is broken. VLC 1.1.9 from videolan.org allows WinGDI Quite possibly yes. But, that's not a solution. That's a conclusion. I was hoping for a solution. I presume your solution would then be to "reinstall VLC". As I indicated from day 1, VLC is not the only viewer that...

And you get black screen even if you disable Overlay and use WinGDI video output module? There are no options to do that. Perhaps I've already done it is why? I don't know. Lost. I took a nice long break from this and am fresh. Yes, I disabled Overlay. No, WinGDI is not an option anywhere I can fin...

I was typing up a post, decided to save it just in case, and now I don't know how to get that message back so I can post it.

Any Help?

Thank you

And you get black screen even if you disable Overlay and use WinGDI video output module?

There are no options to do that. Perhaps I've already done it is why? I don't know. Lost.

I think at this point it may be best for you to remotely login and see for yourself. I'm on PST. Let me know when is good for you. Thank you

That was one of the details I typed up and never got to submit.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce_family.html

266.58_desktop_winxp_32bit_english_whql


I'm believe I'm using the 6100

Thank you most kindly.

Update your display adapter drivers. Or change video output module http://wiki.videolan.org/WindowsFAQ-1.1.x#Why_does_VLC_only_give_black.2C_white_or_garbled_.28or_other_visual_errors.29_video_output.3F I spent substantial time typing up a detailed reply as I walked through the above steps. I didn'...

I was recently forced to reinstall XP-Pro. Videos I downloaded off the Net that used to play, no longer play. The player I use doesn't seem to matter. Usually I just get a black screen, but this player I get flashing colors within the play window. The audio is ok on the 3 players I've tried includin...