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I have monitored the CPU usage.....nothing. 0%.....when I change tabs in task
manager it bumps to 4% for a split second and then back to zero. Before I
reported my issue I had already downloaded the current version of DirectX and
cannot understand why even multiple playing programs give me the same
results. I played video from my camcorder on it tonight and it worked great.
I will research on the link you suggested but any other tips would be greatly
appreciated!
THAAANK YYYYYOOOOOUUU!!!!!
"MichaelHensley" wrote:
> Well that should certainly play DVDs with no problems!
>
> My next guess would be that something is chewing up your CPU (virus,
> spyware, or just something you installed and forgot about).
>
> With NOTHING running, do a CTRL+ALT+DEL and click on "Task Manager".
> Next, click on the "Performance" tab and watch it for a few minutes. With
> nothing else running, the CPU usage should stay below 5% or so. If it
> doesn't, click on the "Processes" tab and see what processes are using up
> CPU. Post the names here, and see if anyone can make any suggestions.
>
> Or, go here and research it for yourself:
>
>
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm
>
> Good luck!
>
> "nicole" wrote:
>
> > Got it!
> > it tells me that it is a 32 MB NVIDIA GeForce2 Go (Dell Mobile)
> > Chip type: GeForce FX Go5200
> > DAC: Integrated RAMDAC
> > Memory size: 32MB
> > Adapter string:GeForce FX Go5200
> > Bios Info: Version 4.34.20.34.B5
> >
> > CPU Usage thingy....
> > 4 CPU 3.06GHz
> > 3.06 GHz, 512 MB of Ram
> > Gonna ask the questions....
> > If this video card isn't large enough to play my DVD's is this a hardware
> > item that has to be replaced or a software item that can be updated?
> > What should I have to make it work?
> > "MichaelHensley" wrote:
> >
> > > Try this:
> > >
> > > Right-click on the desktop, pick "Properties", then "Settings", then
> > > "Advanced", then "Display Adaptor". It should show you all the details.
> > >
> > > The theory is that you don't have a good enough graphics adaptor to play
> > > DVD's. It would also be good to report your CPU speed and system memory.
> > >
> > > Right-click on "My Computer", then "Properties", then wait a minute until
> > > the CPU and memory show on the "General" tab.
> > >
> > > Good luck!
> > >
> > > "nicole" wrote:
> > >
> > > > ok, not too smart....how do I find how much memory is on the video card?
> > > >
> > > > "peterk" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > What are you using for a Video card?? How much memory on the card??
> > > > > peterk
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
> > > > > safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in
> > > > > sideways, chocolate in one hand, margarita in the other, body thoroughly
> > > > > used up, totally worn out and screaming, "WOO HOO what a ride!"
> > > > > "Nicole" <Nicole@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:0C55F95C-3716-4263-9768-87CF965E32AE@microsoft.com...
> > > > > >I have tried so many things to play DVD's on this thing and I'm totally
> > > > > > frustrated now. I have run the troubleshooting, changed resolution, etc. I
> > > > > > have a decoder and updated my drivers. I have multiple playing software
> > > > > > and
> > > > > > the result is the same, good sound but the video is choppy at best. Barely
> > > > > > able to make out what is playing. Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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