Yep, it was really just the video card holding it back. I've got the 0.2.3 installed and working just fine like before. I don't use the DVR features anyway, so this works for now. (Until my RePlayTV dies)
I too could do with some help on this, got 2 diff systems both running xp sp2
first board is an asus m2n-mx x2-4400, nforce 6100
second is a newer asus board m3n78 with a x2-4850e nforce 8200
this occurs on the newer setup but not on the old, can't use sp3 due to the usb issues with my hauppage mce500dt cards...