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569852 2007-07-18 00:20:00 A Strange problem. When I open a folder containing certain .avi and .mpg video files, my screen flashes and looses all desktop items for a second. It then recovers. The folder that was open is no longer open and some items are missing from the notification area.

I have found that changing the four cc code of the avi can stop this, however this doesn't apply to the .mpg.

any thoughts?
jonboy (11457)
569853 2007-07-18 00:22:00 What's your defalut media player?

EDIT: The PC in your sig is almost identical to mine! :lol:
wratterus (105)
569854 2007-07-18 03:06:00 Windows Media Player 11.

I have no problem opening or playing them through this. It is only when I open the folder where they are stored.

Edit: Updated sig for ya.
jonboy (11457)
569855 2007-07-18 21:54:00 A Strange problem. When I open a folder containing certain .avi and .mpg video files, my screen flashes and looses all desktop items for a second. It then recovers. The folder that was open is no longer open and some items are missing from the notification area.

That would be explorer crashing & restarting itself.

Possibly caused by a corrupt .avi file. I've had a few before that cause explorer to use 100% CPU when going into the folder, but not crash. Once deleted the folder opened ok.

Are you viewing the folder in thumbnail mode or list/other? If thumbnail, it could be the codec causing the crash when explorer tries to render the thumbnail from the video.
autechre (266)
569856 2007-07-18 23:24:00 That would be explorer crashing & restarting itself .

Possibly caused by a corrupt . avi file . I've had a few before that cause explorer to use 100% CPU when going into the folder, but not crash . Once deleted the folder opened ok .

Are you viewing the folder in thumbnail mode or list/other? If thumbnail, it could be the codec causing the crash when explorer tries to render the thumbnail from the video .

Hey thanks . You got it in one . When opened in list view I have no problems .

Does any one know a fix fore this except what I have already done?
jonboy (11457)
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