Rename the AVI folder to AVI_back and set the color depth to 16 BIT is always the first thing to try.
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The problem with the Bink player is that on some systems it does not unload properly from memory and causes problems with other things. Renameing the AVI folder has the added benefit of skiping the intro videos and getting into the game sooner. 
I run XP pro and have not had any problems with games, although I have not tried many older games.
Blinker maybe you are thinking of the Bink player.
But if you followed my advice above you have already renamed your AVI folder to AVI_back and therefore disabled the Bink player.
If you mean something else then I do not know.
But if you followed my advice above you have already renamed your AVI folder to AVI_back and therefore disabled the Bink player.
If you mean something else then I do not know.
You may want to lower the refresh rate as well. You can also set the DirectX refresh rate to match the desktop.
It make a lot of sense If you had installed something that was interfering with DX.