Momentary "Program Blocked" Message When You Change Channels (829088)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004

SYMPTOMS

After you turn on Block unrated TV Programs in the Parental Control settings of Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, the Program Blocked page may appear momentarily when you change channels. This behavior may occur even when the channel is set to the Maximum allowed rating to Mature Audience (MA) rating.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because the Parental Controls rating system has not received the rating for the new channel when you switch channels. As a result, the Program Blocked page appears until Media Center confirms the channel's rating.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, turn off the Block unrated TV programs feature:
  1. Start Media Center.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click TV/DVD.
  4. Click Parental Control.
  5. Enter your 4-digit code.
  6. Click TV Ratings.
  7. Click to clear the Block unrated TV programs check box.
  8. Click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

Media Center Technical Support

Because Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition was included with your hardware device or system, the hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for this software. Your manufacturer may have customized the installation with unique components such as specific device drivers and optional settings to maximize the performance of that manufacturer's hardware. If you require technical help with Windows XP Media Center Edition, contact your manufacturer directly because the manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that the manufacturer has installed on the hardware.

You can also visit the Windows XP Media Center Edition product information Web site at the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/11/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB829088 kbAudEndUser
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