This error can occur at startup on some systems, when MediaMonkey is run in skinned mode.



1. It can be caused by outdated/corrupted Graphic Card Drivers (GPU Drivers).  The error occurs 

   when MediaMonkey can't properly initialize and display player controls.  In most cases it is 

   occurs on lower-end, discrete or embedded GPUs.



   To fix the issue please install updated GPU drivers from the GPU Chip or Laptop manufacturer 

   and then restart PC to ensure correct installation:

   nVIDIA: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/Scan.aspx?lang=en-us

   ATi/AMD: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/Pages/auto_detect.aspx

   Intel: http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect?iid=dc_iduu



   NOTE: You can use the following tool if you're uncertain what GPU you have: 

   http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/





2. In some cases on Windows 7, this bug will occur even after updating GPU drivers and cause

   MediaMonkey to crash.  This can be resolved as follows:



   Right-click on MediaMonkey.exe or Desktop shortcut, choose Properties, and in the 

   Compatibility tab configure MediaMonkey to run using Windows XP Compatibility Mode.