Windows 7 Classic Windows & Media Player

[HeadCase]

Something downright odd is occuring, and so far i have been able to repeat it 2 more times.

In system properties, I adjust the performance toggle from Best Appearance to Best Performance.
Then I start a video playlist in Windows Media Player (playing files individualy seems fine).
After entering fullscreen, my video framerate hits the floor (24 or 30 fps videos both drop to around 8-10fps).
When leaving fullscreen, it takes a few seconds for the videos to regain playrate.
Sound plays perfectly normal, except it seems to be constantly off by 1-2 frames on everything now.

CPU usage reports 5-10% when video is in normal window playing at any scale.
Entering fullscreen doesnt show drastic changes in CPU or memory usage.
HDs dont sound stressed.
Video resolution, size, filetype does not seem to matter.
Returning to Best Appearance or selecting one of the themes seems to resolve the issue.

Wondering if this has occured before (kinda specific and hard to search).

Windows Build 7000 x64
AMD Athlon 64 x2 3.0Ghz
MSI K9N Diamond
NVidia 7950gt
AVG Antivirous

Just an extra tag: Anyone else use Zoom Player? Seems to have unnecessarily long load times on videos (even when switching between playlist items). It also does not suffer a framerate drop under the same situation.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're facing a specific issue related to performance and video playback on your system after changing the performance settings in System Properties. Here are some insights and suggestions based on the details you provided: 1. Performance Settings Impact on Video Playback: - Changing the performance settings from "Best Appearance" to "Best Performance" can affect how Windows prioritizes resources for visual effects, which might impact video playback performance. - This switch can alter system settings related to animations, visual effects, and other graphical enhancements, potentially affecting how videos are rendered and played back. 2. Potential Causes of Video Playback Issues: - GPU Acceleration: When entering fullscreen mode, video players might toggle GPU acceleration settings, which could be impacted by the performance settings changes. - Theme Compatibility: Themes can influence how windows are rendered, so switching back to a theme might reset certain visual elements impacted by the performance settings change. 3. Suggestions to Address the Issue: - Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure your NVIDIA graphics drivers are up to date. Updated drivers can sometimes provide bug fixes and optimizations that could improve video playback performance. - Check for Windows Updates: Make sure your Windows 7 build is updated with the latest patches and fixes. Some updates can address performance and video playback issues. - Monitor Resource Usage: Use Task Manager to monitor resource usage while playing videos in different modes to identify any spikes or anomalies that might correlate with the performance settings change. - Research Compatibility: Look into known compatibility issues between Windows Media Player, video playback, and specific themes to see if there are documented cases similar to yours. 4. Zoom Player Load Times: - Regarding Zoom Player's long load times, this could be due to various factors like the size of video files, the location of the files (local or network), or configuration settings within Zoom Player. - Consider checking Zoom Player's configuration settings, updating the software if there are newer versions available, and ensuring your system meets the software's requirements for optimal performance. 5. Extra Note: - While your system specifications are from a Windows 7 build (7000), it's important to note that Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft. Consider upgrading to a newer version of Windows for better security and compatibility with modern software. If you encounter these issues persistently, consider posting your concerns on forums dedicated to Windows Media Player, video playback, and system performance troubleshooting for further assistance and insights from the community.