Tracks that you added to the "NOW PLAYING" queue are no longer listed after you watch Live TV or a video in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (905936)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

SYMPTOMS

You add tracks to the "NOW PLAYING" queue in Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. After you watch Live TV or a video, the tracks are no longer listed in the "NOW PLAYING" queue when you open My Music again. The "NOW PLAYING" queue is reset.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, save the "NOW PLAYING" queue as a playlist before you watch Live TV or a video. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Add the tracks that you want to the "NOW PLAYING" queue.
  2. While the tracks are playing, click the inset window on the lower left of the screen.
  3. Click Edit Queue.
  4. Click Save As Playlist.
  5. Type a name for the playlist.
  6. Click Save.
The playlist is available for future playback.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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:10/5/2005
Keywords:kbtshoot KB905936 kbAudEndUser
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