Cant get Mini-DVI to video (TV OUT) adapter working - MacBook in Windows XP

Hi there
Using Windows XP on my MacBook (mid 2007 model) via Bootcamp I can't seem to get the Apple Mini-DVI to video adapter working ( M9319 is the part number)
When I plug it in it makes the Macbook freeze about every 10 seconds and you can hear a sound in windows thats similar to when you plug a new device in like a pen drive etc - so it sounds like its dected the adapter but getting no further....
any advice would be much appriciated

Wow, I'm glad I found this topic, I was beginning to think it was just me. Just like you guys, I have tried everything, and have received the same results. I really hope we can get an answer to this soon, because I need to run Sax 'N Dottys Karaoke presenter, (via Windows Vista/BootCamp) next week!! Without a video out, Im screwed. (Unless anyone knows of a comparable MAC Karaoke presenter that will read MP3G's)
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