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TP 600,770 - MPEG-2 files not playing correctly after installing DirectX 6

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
1. After installing DirectX 6 on the 770 or 600, some MPEG-2 files may stop during playback.
2. Playback of MPEG-2 files may have video distortion

CONFIGURATION:
Thinkpad 770 and 600 with Windows 95/98 installed using the Mediamatics DVD Express player. Symptom may occur with or without the DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter option (this is a 770 option only).

WORKAROUND:
The problem is under investigation and no workaround exists at this time. So the IBM Support recommendation is to not install DirectX 6 at this time if MPEG-2 playback is required.

SOLUTION:
After further investigation, the information here will be updated.

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Multimedia

Date Created

09-12-98

Last Updated

26-01-99

Revision Date

26-01-2000

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 600, ThinkPad 600E, ThinkPad 770, ThinkPad 770E/ED, ThinkPad 770X, ThinkPad 770Z

Machine Type

2645, 2646, 9548, 9549, 9544

Model

Various

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