Wmv files jump when imported and played on timeline

Something new with ELEMENTS 8. Any ripped dvd file to wmv format jumps and is jerky upon playback on monitor with timeline.
Never had this with elements 7. Also,,can not seem to GET the new update every time I open the notification on my computer and
try to apply it. It says, installation failed .????
Howard

First thing that I would do is boot in Safe Mode, and choose System Restore, choosing a System Restore Point from a time before you started deleting files.
Now, I am totally unclear which files you deleted. Were you downloading the updated driver for your ATI graphics card, or something else entirely different?
Which files did you delete?
Had you downloaded and installed the latest driver yet?
The normal process for updating a video driver is:
1.) from the mfgr's. Web site, locate your video card and your OS.
2.) download that driver.
3.) read the mfgr's. instructions for installing that driver. This is very important, as it might be as simple as just launching the executable file, or quite involved, requiring the removal of a previous driver, or changing settings in the card's utility program. These steps can differ card to card, and even driver version to driver version, so it is VERY important to read all instructions and understand exactly what you must do, and in which order you will need to do them.
4.) create a new System Restore Point. Note: some driver installers will do this as part of their scheme. Do not trust that this will happen. Do a manual System Restore Point and name if something like "Prior to Driver xxxxx," using the driver's number.
5.) install the new driver, per those very important instructions. One might have to Extract files and folders from the downloaded file. Sometimes the driver file(s) will be archived in something like a RAR, ZIP or 7Z file. This will depend on how the driver files are packaged. Often, it will just be an executable file, like an EXE, or similar.
6.) reboot and make any necessary setup adjustments. Often, with the reboot, a dialog screen will come up automatically, and maybe even a wizard to do the settings.
What steps did you take?
Good luck,
Hunt

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