Download another dvd decoder. intervideo windvd and works fine
The Nvidia decoder is particularly nice because it puts an app into More Programs in MCE so you can twiddle the settings.
Check it out here http://www.nvidia.com/object/dvd_decoder.html
Setup and Troubleshooting
Instructions for a fresh MCE system set up:
1. Build MCE PC
2. ENSURE you are using an MCE VGA driver NOT standard reference drivers. Both ATI and Nvidia have specific MCE drivers on their websites.
3. Load / Set-up and complete MCE OS installation (Do not run Media Centre application at this stage)
4. Power Down and install Hauppauge Nova-T/MCE card
5. Place Hauppauge Nova-T/MCE driver disc (SUPPLIED with the Nova-T/MCE card) in ROM drive and allow driver detection
6. Download/Purchase the NVIDIA DVD Decoder (US$19.95), go to www.nvidia.com/object/dvd_decoder.html press the "Buy Now >" button (near top on the right), add the qty (example "1") to the qty section at the bottom and then select "add to cart" follow the prompts that follow to complete the sale/download
7. Install NVIDIA DVD Decoder
8. Reboot
9. Run Media Centre application and complete set-up wizard and tuning procedure
10. You're Done!
Instructions if you are correcting a pre-set-up MCE System with the "Decoder Error" or alike:
1. ENSURE the Nova-T/MCE driver is installed from the CD ROM SUPPLIED with the Nova-T/MCE
2. ENSURE you are using an MCE VGA driver NOT standard reference drivers. Both ATI and Nvidia have specific MCE drivers on their websites
3. Download/Purchase the NVIDIA DVD Decoder (US$19.95), go to www.nvidia.com/object/dvd_decoder.html press the "Buy Now >" button (near top on the right), add the qty (example "1") to the qty section at the bottom and then select "add to cart" follow the prompts that follow to complete the sale/download
4. Uninstall ANY "Power DVD", "WinDVD" etc software DVD players you may have installed
5. Reboot
6. Install NVIDIA DVD Decoder
7. Reb