How

For some reason my Windows DVD Maker has ceased to work when it used to work
perfectly.

I am able to add files to burn but when I hit next and go to where I can
change the settings before burning it says that "windows dvd player has
stopped working and windows is checking to see if there is a solution to the
problem" I then get a message box stating "a problem caused the program to
stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a
solution is available."

This program used to work just fine but stopped working and I do not get a
notification of what the problem is or a code or something from Windows.
I've recently updated to SP1 using Vista on an Acer 5570 laptop. I've tried
changing the speed and placing the video on my desktop instead of pulling
from folders but that makes no difference. I've changed file extensions,
downloaded other programs to convert files to different types thinking that's
what was wrong. Nothing has worked. I can view just fine using Windows
Media Player so I'm not sure why I can no longer burn using this program.

I have also started to burn a DVD and have the job cancel after just a few
minutes (when it normally took about 2 hours) but says 99% done and that
there's a problem burning to the DVD. I haven't had that error up in a while
since I can't get past the initial screen to change the layout, etc.

Any help you can give me appreciated. I'm not sure what other information I
need to provide but will be most happy to provide whatever information
necessary.

Thank you in advance for ANY help you can give.

Julie