error on autostart

Cooljerk · 2008-07-13, 05:36

MediaPortal Version: 1.0.0.0 RC
MediaPortal Skin: BlueTwo Wide
Windows Version: Vista x64 ultimate
Video Card: Geforce 8800 GT

So I've just started getting a weird error with media portal when I try to get it to autostart. If I place media portal in windows' startup folder, or enable "autostart on bootup" from config, then I'll get the following error when windows loads up:

"This sample cannot run in a desktop window with the current display settings. Please change your desktop settings to a 16- or 32-bit display mode and re-run this sample.

MediaPortal has to be closed."

now, this error just started popping up. MediaPortal previously used to start up no problem, and I have it running on another PC without a hitch. If I click ok on the error window, then restart media portal, it starts no problem. It's only during bootup.

I can hear the windows error noise sound just before my desktop displays, so I'm thinking maybe media portal is trying to load during the windows loading screen which is 256 color or something? In any case, this error is annoying, and I'd greatly appreciate any help.

tester2k7 · 2008-07-15, 09:20

Did yout try the latest video driver?

Cooljerk · 2008-07-25, 07:47

I'm not sure what you mean. could you explain a bit better?

Paranoid Delusion · 2008-07-25, 10:50

Obviously the nvidia driver is not being registered as running, that why for directx purposes, MP is not recognising you having a card capable of playing it.

try reinstalling\updating the driver, make sure you use something like driver sweeper to give you a clean driver install.

Regards

timofcourse · 2008-10-05, 06:15

Hi all-
I just started running into this error as well since my last reformat. Ive re-installed my nVidia driver a couple times now and also tried the driver sweeper. This issue only happens when MP tries to start on my PC startup. After I click OK to this message, Im able to start MP up without issue any time after... until I reboot again.

Any other thoughts as to what may be causing this?

Thanks a bunch!

Paranoid Delusion · 2008-10-05, 12:16

Vista rearranges its boot load up files, so the Nvidia\ATI driver should be well loaded prior to MP starting, why the delay I have not a clue, possibly the indexing service still searching.
The only way i know around it is to put a startup delay in MP config\general\delay of say 10 or 15 seconds just to make sure the drivers have loaded correctly.

timofcourse · 2008-10-05, 18:49

Great idea! Dont suppose anyone knows of an easy way to delay startup items? (All Im aware of is that Vista allows you to delay services starting up)

Thanks again!!

Paranoid Delusion · 2008-10-05, 20:52

Winpatrol lets you adjust startup times for almost everything individually, I have the plus version, but think the free basic does the same.

Darre · 2008-10-05, 21:00

Yeah I solved this with a 15sec delay on MP start. Sucks when the comp is all ready running, but on autostart its great. Mp still launches so fast I barely can see the loading banner before its loaded completely. Before that the screen is black while the desktop is loading.

2008-07-13, 05:36	#1 (permalink)
Cooljerk Portal User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	error on autostart MediaPortal Version: 1.0.0.0 RC MediaPortal Skin: BlueTwo Wide Windows Version: Vista x64 ultimate Video Card: Geforce 8800 GT So I've just started getting a weird error with media portal when I try to get it to autostart. If I place media portal in windows' startup folder, or enable "autostart on bootup" from config, then I'll get the following error when windows loads up: "This sample cannot run in a desktop window with the current display settings. Please change your desktop settings to a 16- or 32-bit display mode and re-run this sample. MediaPortal has to be closed." now, this error just started popping up. MediaPortal previously used to start up no problem, and I have it running on another PC without a hitch. If I click ok on the error window, then restart media portal, it starts no problem. It's only during bootup. I can hear the windows error noise sound just before my desktop displays, so I'm thinking maybe media portal is trying to load during the windows loading screen which is 256 color or something? In any case, this error is annoying, and I'd greatly appreciate any help.

2008-07-25, 10:50	#4 (permalink)
Paranoid Delusion Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 6,473 Thanks: 126 Thanked 221 Times in 196 Posts Country: My System	Obviously the nvidia driver is not being registered as running, that why for directx purposes, MP is not recognising you having a card capable of playing it. try reinstalling\updating the driver, make sure you use something like driver sweeper to give you a clean driver install. Regards __________________ Ray\PD Check your codecs are fine with Filmerit. XP\Vista known issues FOR FULL SUPPORT PLEASE GIVE USER SPECIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT LOG's as per HERE

2008-10-05, 06:15	#5 (permalink)
timofcourse Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 57 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country:	Hi all- I just started running into this error as well since my last reformat. Ive re-installed my nVidia driver a couple times now and also tried the driver sweeper. This issue only happens when MP tries to start on my PC startup. After I click OK to this message, Im able to start MP up without issue any time after... until I reboot again. Any other thoughts as to what may be causing this? Thanks a bunch! __________________ media.box: OS: Windows Vista Ultimate \| MP Ver: 1.0.RC1 \| Skin: Aeon Wide \| MPEG2 Video/Audio Codec: nVidia Case: Silverstone LC14M \| Mobo: nVidia \| CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 2.0Ghz \| HDD: WD 200GB RAM: 2GB DDR2 \| Video: GeForce 8600 GT \| Sound: SB Audigy \| TV Card: ATI TV Wonder Elite PCI Power: Silverstone 500W \| Remote: Logitech Harmony 659 \| CableTV Provider: Time Warner Cable TV: Panasonic TH-50PX600U 50'' Plasma 720p \| TV-PC Connection: DVI -> HDMI

2008-10-05, 12:16	#6 (permalink)
Paranoid Delusion Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 6,473 Thanks: 126 Thanked 221 Times in 196 Posts Country: My System	Vista rearranges its boot load up files, so the Nvidia\ATI driver should be well loaded prior to MP starting, why the delay I have not a clue, possibly the indexing service still searching. The only way i know around it is to put a startup delay in MP config\general\delay of say 10 or 15 seconds just to make sure the drivers have loaded correctly. __________________ Ray\PD Check your codecs are fine with Filmerit. XP\Vista known issues FOR FULL SUPPORT PLEASE GIVE USER SPECIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT LOG's as per HERE

2008-10-05, 18:49	#7 (permalink)
timofcourse Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 29 Posts: 57 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country:	Great idea! Dont suppose anyone knows of an easy way to delay startup items? (All Im aware of is that Vista allows you to delay services starting up) Thanks again!! __________________ media.box: OS: Windows Vista Ultimate \| MP Ver: 1.0.RC1 \| Skin: Aeon Wide \| MPEG2 Video/Audio Codec: nVidia Case: Silverstone LC14M \| Mobo: nVidia \| CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 2.0Ghz \| HDD: WD 200GB RAM: 2GB DDR2 \| Video: GeForce 8600 GT \| Sound: SB Audigy \| TV Card: ATI TV Wonder Elite PCI Power: Silverstone 500W \| Remote: Logitech Harmony 659 \| CableTV Provider: Time Warner Cable TV: Panasonic TH-50PX600U 50'' Plasma 720p \| TV-PC Connection: DVI -> HDMI

2008-07-15, 09:20	#2 (permalink)
tester2k7 Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 106 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country: My System	Did yout try the latest video driver?

2008-07-25, 07:47	#3 (permalink)
Cooljerk Portal User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm not sure what you mean. could you explain a bit better?

2008-10-05, 20:52	#8 (permalink)
Paranoid Delusion Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 6,473 Thanks: 126 Thanked 221 Times in 196 Posts Country: My System	Winpatrol lets you adjust startup times for almost everything individually, I have the plus version, but think the free basic does the same. __________________ Ray\PD Check your codecs are fine with Filmerit. XP\Vista known issues FOR FULL SUPPORT PLEASE GIVE USER SPECIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT LOG's as per HERE

2008-10-05, 21:00	#9 (permalink)
Darre Portal Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 23 Posts: 879 Thanks: 101 Thanked 73 Times in 56 Posts Country:	Yeah I solved this with a 15sec delay on MP start. Sucks when the comp is all ready running, but on autostart its great. Mp still launches so fast I barely can see the loading banner before its loaded completely. Before that the screen is black while the desktop is loading.

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