I just got a new instructional DVD on how to make a Lone Star Quilt. I was so excited! Popped it in my windows media player AND........ Blah! I got this message: "failed to create overlay surface on video card." I haven't a clue as to what this means or how to fix it. There is nothing wrong with the DVD it plays fine on the TV DVD player. BUT I can't use it from the TV. I think I will go sit in the corner and cry...............

read this..

http://www.mirillis.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=71

maybe you need to update..

my husband says the same thing as you..feel bad for him half the time

Aww don't cry. I am sure that someone will be able to help you solve the problem. Here have some chocolate and some strawberries that will help cheer you up. :)

Thank You! That answered the problem. BUT.......... I don't know how to do that stuff.................

if you have windows..go to microsoft web site..and look for the program you have..XP or windows 7, and do a check for updates. they also have a message board i believe.

or click on:
"Start"
"control panel"
"system properties"
"hardware"
"drivers"
'windows update"

try that. someone with more experience than me, will be long to help you..it is probably the program you are using to view the dvd/cd. need to updte or download another progrm/media player to view it.

Hey I did it! I installed a different Media player. AND it works!

:mrgreen: Pretty good for an old 70 year old granny :lol:
WOO! WOO! I am so happy. Thanks everyone.

Glad i could help! enjoy!

Lucky you! I have a MacBook & no longer get iPics....where all my pics are stored.It says Classic is no longer supported.I have no clue....it's 3yrs old.Hope someone in the family can help,but not sure.I'm way past the age of learning puter talk!

what is I-pics? my husband just bought the I pad..and i have yet to look at it..and see how it works. i am just glad he is off my laptop.. :thumbup:

i store all my pictures in Pisaca..which is not taking up space on my laptop..stored off site. i will check it out for you..not use about macs..

Pat, check this out,
https://discussions.apple.com/message/11843855?messageID=11843855]https://discussions.apple.com/messag...ageID=11843855[/url]

it is an apple message board, you will have to sign up..and then post your question to them. i am sure someone can "talk" you through it. be sure to tell them you are new to computers so they will be clear in thier response. good luck!