Possible codec issue
Thursday, July 28, 2022 by john09042 | Discussion: DeskScapes
Background plays then pauses. Not sure if this is a K-Lite setting or a codec issue. Here is all the information that might help. More info available if required. Thank you for any help in resolving this issue.
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K-Lite Codec Version 17.1.0
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DeskScapes appears to be activated on this PC
DeskScapes engine appears to be running
(Generic PnP Monitor) 1 is attached to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Version 8.5.1
Deskscape.dll 2016/03/29 06:47:14
Deskscapes.dll 2014/03/10 08:45:52
DreamControl32.dll 2014/03/10 08:45:42
DeskscapesConfig.exe 2016/03/16 07:37:48
UI\Deskscape.dll 2015/09/09 07:38:38
UI\DeskscapesVideo.dll 2014/03/10 08:45:54
DreamTasks.exe 2014/03/10 08:45:58
DeskscapesVideo.dll 2014/03/10 08:45:22
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General
Complete name : C:\ProgramData\Stardock\DeskScapes\ExtractedData\Ominous Horizon {ED929A7F-6270-46D2-84E6-B06599861BEE}\90_seconds_15.5K_bitrate.mpg
Format : MPEG Video
Format version : Version 2
File size : 149 MiB
Duration : 1 min 30 s
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 13.9 Mb/s
Writing library : TMPGEnc XPress 4.6.2.266
FileExtension_Invalid : mpgv mpv mp1v m1v mp2v m2v
Video
Format : MPEG Video
Format version : Version 2
Format profile : Main@High
Format settings, BVOP : Yes
Format settings, Matrix : Custom
Format settings, GOP : M=3, N=18
Duration : 1 min 30 s
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 13.9 Mb/s
Maximum bit rate : 15.5 Mb/s
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate : 30.000 FPS
Standard : NTSC
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Compression mode : Lossy
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.224
Time code of first frame : 00:00:00:00
GOP, Open/Closed : Open
GOP, Open/Closed of first fram : Closed
Stream size : 149 MiB (100%)
Writing library : TMPGEnc XPress 4.6.2.266
Color primaries : BT.601 NTSC
Transfer characteristics : BT.601
Matrix coefficients : BT.601
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NVIDIA System Information report created on: 07/28/2022 08:53:22
[Display]
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
DirectX version: 12.0
GPU processor: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Driver version: 516.59
Driver Type: DCH
Direct3D feature level: 12_1
CUDA Cores: 1536
Core clock: 1830 MHz
Memory data rate: 12.00 Gbps
Memory interface: 192-bit
Memory bandwidth: 288.05 GB/s
Total available graphics memory: 14303 MB
Dedicated video memory: 6144 MB GDDR6
System video memory: 0 MB
Shared system memory: 8159 MB
Video BIOS version: 90.16.29.00.94
IRQ: Not used
Bus: PCI Express x16 Gen3
Device Id: 10DE 2182 37501462
Part Number: G161 0021
[Components]
nvui.dll 8.17.15.1659 NVIDIA User Experience Driver Component
nvxdplcy.dll 8.17.15.1659 NVIDIA User Experience Driver Component
nvxdbat.dll 8.17.15.1659 NVIDIA User Experience Driver Component
nvxdapix.dll 8.17.15.1659 NVIDIA User Experience Driver Component
NVCPL.DLL 8.17.15.1659 NVIDIA User Experience Driver Component
nvCplUIR.dll 8.1.940.0 NVIDIA Control Panel
nvCplUI.exe 8.1.940.0 NVIDIA Control Panel
nvWSSR.dll 31.0.15.1659 NVIDIA Workstation Server
nvWSS.dll 31.0.15.1659 NVIDIA Workstation Server
nvViTvSR.dll 31.0.15.1659 NVIDIA Video Server
nvViTvS.dll 31.0.15.1659 NVIDIA Video Server
nvLicensingS.dll 6.14.15.1659 NVIDIA Licensing Server
nvDevToolSR.dll 31.0.15.1659 NVIDIA Licensing Server
nvDevToolS.dll 31.0.15.1659 NVIDIA 3D Settings Server
nvDispSR.dll 31.0.15.1659 NVIDIA Display Server
nvDispS.dll 31.0.15.1659 NVIDIA Display Server
PhysX 09.21.0713 NVIDIA PhysX
NVCUDA64.DLL 31.0.15.1659 NVIDIA CUDA 11.7.99 driver
nvGameSR.dll 31.0.15.1659 NVIDIA 3D Settings Server
nvGameS.dll 31.0.15.1659 NVIDIA 3D Settings Server
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Reply #2 Thursday, July 28, 2022 11:27 AM
DeskScapes Version 8.5.1
Reply #3 Thursday, July 28, 2022 11:38 AM
What version of Windows ?
I use the KLite Mega pk with default settings.
Thats an old deskscapes version any reason not to upgrade. ?
Reply #4 Thursday, July 28, 2022 12:02 PM
Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit, 21H2
I also use the KLite Mega pk with default settings.
Haven't upgraded because the new features aren't/shouldn't be required for basic videos.I would understand if .MKV's or a newer type of extensions are used. Correct? Which is why I would think this is a codec issue.
Reply #6 Thursday, July 28, 2022 12:25 PM
Complete name : C:\ProgramData\Stardock\DeskScapes\ExtractedData\Ominous Horizon {ED929A7F-6270-46D2-84E6-B06599861BEE}\90_seconds_15.5K_bitrate.mpg
Format : MPEG Video
Format version : Version 2
Reply #7 Thursday, July 28, 2022 1:27 PM
Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues.
Because DS8 is long been replaced by newer versions , I can not repo your issue .
But I can tell you I just downloaded that dream and it's running fine on my
System using DS11 .. with the settings shown in my first reply .
That older Mpeg2 format is outdated and even with the KLite pk can still cause issues.
Windows 8 and above use a newer format system .
I advise to upgrade DeskScapes ...
AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant
Reply #8 Thursday, July 28, 2022 3:23 PM
That older Mpeg2 format is outdated and even with the KLite pk can still cause issues.
I guess I need to convert the file to something more compatible then use DreamMaker to make it work.
I was hoping it was a setting or a simple codec fix but redoing the dream isn't a hassle.
Thanks for your assistance all the same.
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Reply #1 Thursday, July 28, 2022 11:17 AM
Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues.
In DS11 Settings - you'll see a drop down with 3 options to pick from
try each 3 - once selected close the program then re open it again , test .
( see below ) images.
AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant