I end up using another media player like MEDIA PLAYER CLASSIC from http://sourceforge.net/projects/guliverkli/
It's a common problem and Microsoft seems to have this as a work in progress.
Bob
Recently, a handful of Windows Media videos have been skipping on my computer, not constantly, just a blip every 15 or so seconds. It's bothering me because it never happened before with this type.
Pentium 4 3.0 GHz
1024 MB DDR-SDRAM
Integrated Intel GMA900 graphics
XP Professional
Newest Windows Media Player 10
Any ideas?

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