[no Bug] MP Hangs on "Initializing DirectX" (1 Viewer)

[vvulture]

MediaPortal Version: 1.1.0 RC1
MediaPortal Skin: Blue 3 16:9
Windows Version: Windows 7 64Bit
CPU Type: AMD 5050e AM2
HDD: Samsung 300Gig SATA
Memory: 2Gig DDR2 800
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-DQ6
Video Card: Ati HD4350 Pci-E
Video Card Driver: Cat 10.2
Sound Card: Onboard Realtek HD
Sound Card AC3: Analog
Sound Card Driver: Latest
1. TV Card: Avermedia TwinStar PCI-E
1. TV Card Type: DVB-T
1. TV Card Driver: Latest
2. TV Card: Avermedia TwinStar PCI-E
2. TV Card Type: DVB-T
2. TV Card Driver: Latest
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec: MP Default
MPEG2 Audio Codec: MP Default
h.264 Video Codec: MPCVideoDec.ax
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: Zalman HD-160
Cooling: Zalman
Power Supply: Zalman
Remote: MS MCE Remote
TV:
TV - HTPC Connection: DVI

Hi all.. Just made the switch to Windows 7 and installed MP 1.1.0 RC1 running in Single seat mode.

100% of the time when i start my HTPC, MP hangs on " Initializing DirectX ".
I have to CtrL - Alt - Del to stop MP and then start it manually.

All Windows 7 updates installed and latest drivers used for everything. DirectX all up to date as far as i can tell.

Logs attached.

 

[romuz]

re: MP Hangs on "Initializing DirectX"

Set startup delay in mp config.
it happens because if MP begins to run before win7 leaves welcome screen, you get that error

 

[vvulture]

re: MP Hangs on "Initializing DirectX"

Set startup delay in mp config.
it happens because if MP begins to run before win7 leaves welcome screen, you get that error

Thanx for the reply romuz, but i already have a 15 second delay.. how much higher must i go ??
Did you figure that you from my logs ? The reason i ask is because i also have a client which does not suffer from this, both running almost identical hardware.

cheers

 

[romuz]

re: MP Hangs on "Initializing DirectX"

have you changed windows background picture or background style on that machine?

If so check issue description and solution here

https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/...s-7-initializing-directx-error-startup-74473/

 

[hofi]

AW: MP Hangs on "Initializing DirectX"

Hi,

you need a Desktop-Backgroundpicture, as i had only a solid color on my desktop, i had the same problem.

LG

 

[vvulture]

Re: AW: MP Hangs on "Initializing DirectX"

have you changed windows background picture or background style on that machine?

If so check issue description and solution here

https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/...s-7-initializing-directx-error-startup-74473/

Hi,

you need a Desktop-Backgroundpicture, as i had only a solid color on my desktop, i had the same problem.

LG

Actually, i have... i have a black solid background. will try tomorrow and report back...

cheers

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

re: MP Hangs on "Initializing DirectX"

Actually, i have... i have a black solid background. will try tomorrow and report back...

Then Aero is not active

 

[vvulture]

re: MP Hangs on "Initializing DirectX"

Thanks for the help guys... having a background image fixed it.


cheers