Microsoft releases 1st Media Center update for Windows Vista
Issues that are resolved by this update
In addition to the fixes that are contained in the updates that are listed in the "Hotfix replacement information" section, the April 2007 Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista resolves the following issues:
? The video may appear to freeze when the movie begins in some DVDs.
? When you rotate a picture during a slide show in Windows Media Center, the wrong photo may be rotated.
? The cover art for recorded TV movies may not appear in the DVD library view.
? When you delete a picture in Windows Media Center, you may receive an error message that resembles the following:
AUDIO ERROR
The Url contains one or more invalid characters.
? When you try to play a DVD by using Autoplay, you may receive an error message that resembles the following:
Tuner not installed
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However, while the judge in the case is examining various briefs pointing this out, as well as ones taking the other side, he's not yet ready to dismiss the case, as he rejected two motions to dismiss the case. However, that may change, as he says he wants more time to consider a third motion to dismiss the case, concerning whether or not the case actually states the offense. Assuming he agrees not to dismiss the case, the actual lawsuit will begin early next month.
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