Wndows Media Center crashes

[bengy09]

Windows Media center crashes after upgrading to Winows 7 OS. It does not even get to the set-up screen. A black square fills up half the screen and continuously flashes on and off. Must use task manager to exit. Had no problems with Vista. There must be a conflicting file somewhere or a bad registry entry.
Any suggestions?

 

[zigzag3143]

Windows Media center crashes after upgrading to Winows 7 OS. It does not even get to the set-up screen. A black square fills up half the screen and continuously flashes on and off. Must use task manager to exit. Had no problems with Vista. There must be a conflicting file somewhere or a bad registry entry.
Any suggestions?

Hi bengy and welcome


We could use a bit more info. Upgrade, not clean install, correct? 32 bit or 64? Have you tried launching WMC in safe mode (F8) to see if it might be a video driver


Ken J+

 

[bengy09]

Thanks for your interest.
It was an upgrade from Vista, 32 bit. I used safe mode and WMC runs fine, except of course you can not tune the TV card or connect to the Internet. When re-booted the same problem occurs. So how do you isolate the conflicting files?
I don't want to do a clean install. I have a DEll Dimension 9200 computer but can't get any help from them as my computer is out of warranty.

 

[AngelProcesser]

Go to the Dell Support site, enter your Service Tag, and review the updates available. Their self help section often leads to a resolution and is available out of warranty on many newer PC's.

 

[bengy09]

Can't find any help for Windows Media Centre here.