Embedding Windows media play in LabVIEW

Hi,
I´ve tried to play AVIs (coded MPEG4) using ActiveX Plug-in of Windows Media Player.
The problem appears when I change the window appearance property.
If the property "window has title bar" is unchecked, the video will not be shown, but the sound track (formated MP3) is still loaded.
So how can I play the video without title bar?
BR,
Wilbur
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In some project I have used the Quick Time player ActiveX component. It is better than the Windows Mediaplayer. Quick Time is free to download.
Besides which, my opinion is that Express VIs Carthage must be destroyed deleted
(Sorry no Labview "brag list" so far)

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