Mpeg backround show thru

[jim2386]

Hey guys

I'm having the same problem I had last week. When I watch MPEG videos using WMP, my wallpaper (or whatever window is behind my WMP) shows through in the real dark sections of the video at random moments. I installed the ffdirectshow filter which fixed my divx movies. Is there something else I can install to fix my MPEG/WMV videos or is there something I need to configure in ffdirectshow filter?

And as always, thanks in advance!
Jim

[jmet]

That sounds like a "Display" option of some sort. Using your "Desktop" as the video screen.

Is it a old monitor?

[jim2386]

No, it didnt' do this before. A few months ago, I formatted my comptuer, reloaded XP and put on SP2 so I started fresh. So I'm not sure if it's something with windows maybe or SP2?

[jmet]

If your using XP, try restoring your computer back to a time when you know things were working properly.

[jim2386]

can't......FORMATTED it and reinstalled everything, I do it about once a year to keep things running smooth

[setarip]

"is there something I need to configure in ffdirectshow filter?"

Check either the "FFDShow filter" settings or your DirectX settings regarding "overlay"...

[tigerman8u]

With my ATI AIW in the advanced settings you have the overlay tab. Without knowing what video card you have can't say for sure where you're setting is.

[jim2386]

ATI radeon 7200

[jim2386]

I found the ATI overlay tab, but all teh adjustments are greyed out. They have

Bightness, contrast, hue, gamma

[setarip]

Again, check either the "FFDShow filter" settings or your DirectX settings regarding "overlay"...

[jim2386]

I"m an idiot I guess. How do I get into my direct X settings?