Windows Media & Pinnacle problem

[thegreatoggy]

Hi,
I'm running Windows XP Home Edition on my VAIO VGN-FS515E and Windows Media Player isn't starting, it comes up with the error code:0xc06d007e.
I'm now having a problem with Pinnacle which I guess might be related - i get error code 0xc0000034 and it won't open either.
Tried to system restore, but the partition seems to have disappeared and it can't do it!
help!
Thanks

[Thalamus.]

Hi the great oggy,

welcome to Club Vaio..

Have you tired a system restore to a point when you last used Windows Media Player, HERE is a guide on the procedure..


If that does not help perhaps try reinstall Windows Media Player..

See method 3 HERE for instructions..

[thegreatoggy]

Thanks, I'll give it a go :smileygrin:

And a happy New Year to you too!

[Thalamus.]

You're welcome, please let me know the outcome..

[thegreatoggy]

Well, I tried recovering my system but Windows System Restore won't let me restore to before December (2007)(the problem started in November). So I tried reinstalling Media Player but I got the error: 0xc0000034 when it was installing so now I don't have Windows Media Player anymore! Which is fine because I can use Realplayer and Quicktime instead but I think that maybe Pinnacle needs Media Player to function. I'm basically a very confused person!

Thanks,