KB article on DVD copy-protected error

We have a new KB article that I alluded to yesterday.


Microsoft.com, “The DVD may be in use by another application or it is copy-protected” error message when you try to play a DVD in Windows XP Media Center:

This problem may occur if the following conditions are true:

  • You are trying to play a DVD that has protected content.
  • A high-definition television set is connected to your computer by using a component video cable.
  • Your television is set to a resolution of 720p or 1080i.


My take on this is that you shouldn’t be using component :). For the best experience you should be using a DVI connection.

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