Peter wrote:
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> Thanks for the input. The only suggestion you make that I haven't
> tried yet is codec health - how do I go about checking that?
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=DE1491AC-0AB6...90-943D
If that link gets borked, search the Microsoft Site/Google for "Windows
XP Video Decoder Checkup Utility"
Validation required, but that's not a problem for you since Pirates are
taught at birth how to fix the problem you describe! GL!