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Video without an audio stream does not play correctly in Windows SlideShow in Windows Vista

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Symptoms

When you try to play Windows SlideShow in Windows Vista, you may experience either of the following problems:

  • You see a black screen when you use a full-screen theme.
  • You see a black placeholder where a video is supposed to play.

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Cause

This problem may occur if the video files do not contain an audio stream. Windows SlideShow requires that the video files contain an audio stream.

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Workaround

To work around this problem, use the RIGHT ARROW key on the keyboard or on the toolbar to move to the next frame.

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Article Info
Article ID : 2534516
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 4/10/2011
Exists online : False
Views : 172