Widows Media Center (msn video player) 'Video Error' box

Hi
I believe this is a know problem, which is needs an updated to fix the software / player. Is there one on the way?
When I try to play an internet video in Widows Media Center (msn video player) I get 'Video Error' box (blue box in right hand corner) saying 'There was a problem accessing this video. Try viewing a different one'. The video does play, but with the error message over it. When you click the okay option in the blue box the video stops playing. This happens on every video I select.
I've reinstalled Windows Media Center, run all updates and updated flash. Knowhow.com advise that this is a known problem with no solution, and needs an update to fix it. Can you find out when there will be a fix?
Windows 7 Home Premium, Service Pack 1
HP Touchsmart 520-1030uk
Intel Core i3-2120 CPU 3.30GHz
4.00 GB
64-bit

Hi,
According to your description, it probably there’s a conflict between how the Windows 8 HDMI drivers handle 7.1 and how Media Center handles sound.
You can check the Windows Update, if there is any updates relate with HDMI Audio Drivers, you can install it, then this problem will began.
Also you can go to ASRock official site to download the latest HDMI driver for test.
If still there is no use, you may need to contact your machine manufacture for further assistance.
In addition, because this problem relate with WMC, I would recommend you access the site below to ask the question for further help.
http://experts.windows.com/f/
Roger Lu
TechNet Community Support

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