Take a look at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/mp10/troubleshooting.aspx
In particular,
Most Popular Questions
The following list includes some of the most frequently asked troubleshooting questions. For answers to other questions, see the Self-Help Options.
Why can't I play a DVD?
How do I fix video playback problems, such as flickering, choppy playback, or pink lines?
How do I fix CD playback problems, such as crackling, popping, or skipping?
The above have several trouble shooting routines to identify your problem and fix. The epistle also has many pointers to other MSKB articles.
I have a fairly (a month at most) pc that i am aving problems with. it seems that when i try to play a media file that is not streeming such as mysc or video off my hard drive (live tv and streeming internet video/music do not do this, but dvd does)i seem to get a skip it the media every 30-90 seconds. I have had this problem since i got the pc and have even called HP. I was told to do many things. none of which permently fixed this problem. any help would be appreciated. i am now listing what i have from the reciept of my pc. hope this helps you help me...
if any extra info is needed im sure i can find it for you...
thanks,
Rob
itzallurflt@verizon.net
- Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Media Center Edition
- AMD Athlon(TM) 64 3400+ operating at 2.4GHz
- 512 MB DDR / PC3200 (2 DIMM)
- 200GB 7200 rpm SATA Hard Drive
- FREE UPGRADE! LightScribe DL 16X DVD +/-R/RW drive
- 2 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 9-in-1 card reader + WinDVD
- Single NTSC TV Tuner with PVR and FM Tuner
- 256MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500, DVI & TV-Out
- Integrated 5.1 Sound with front audio ports
- HP Media Center Keyboard, HP Optical Mouse
- Microsoft(R) Works 7.0/Money 2004/MSN Encarta Plus
- Norton Antivirus 2005 - 15 Mo Subscription
P.S.: i was informed by my uncle that this could be a hard drive issue..... ![]()

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