Question:
My video looks bad. It has random flashes of pink or green, or has spots.
Answer:
This problem is usually associated with certain video card drivers that have difficulty with some direct draw features that the Windows Media Player utilizes. In many cases, simply updating the drivers for your video card will correct the problem. If this does not correct the problem, try disabling some of the Windows Media Player Direct Draw options:
1. Open a file in the Windows Media Player.
2. Click the file and choose Properties.
3. In the Properties dialog box, choose the Advanced tab.
4. On the Advanced properties tab, select Video Renderer from the Filters in Use list and click the Properties button.
5. In the Video Renderer Properties dialog box, choose the Direct Draw tab.
6. On the Direct Draw tab, remove the checkmark next to YUV flipping.
7. Click OK. You will receive a warning indicating that you must close and restart the Windows Media Player before the changes will take effect. This is normal; click OK.
8. Close and then restart your Windows Media Player.
9. Verify that the change has corrected your problem. In the event that it does not help, repeat steps 1 - 5, and for step 6 uncheck all Direct Draw options. Then continue with steps 7 - 8.
