It looks like you’re encountering a problem with the Custom Cuts application where the video window turns black, making it impossible to select your cuts. I haven’t found any existing topics directly addressing “Custom Cuts black window” in the #Custom Cuts category.
This sounds like a display issue within the Custom Cuts application. Here are a few suggestions to troubleshoot this:
- Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure your Intel i7 desktop’s graphics drivers are up to date. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause display anomalies in video-intensive applications.
- MCEBuddy Version: While you’re on 2.6.6, there might be newer versions available that have addressed such glitches. It’s always a good idea to check for updates.
- Video Codecs: MCEBuddy relies on video codecs. While unlikely to be the sole cause of a black window, ensuring your system has a healthy set of codecs (e.g., K-Lite Codec Pack) can sometimes resolve unexpected video playback issues.
- Hardware Acceleration: Sometimes, disabling hardware acceleration within MCEBuddy (if an option exists, I’d need to check) or your system’s display settings can help with rendering issues.
Regarding your comment about MCEBuddy’s commercial removal performance, that’s a separate but important point. The accuracy of commercial removal can depend on various factors, including the source video, the detection settings, and the MCEBuddy version. If you’d like to discuss that further, we can explore that in a separate thread or after we tackle the Custom Cuts issue.