Dvd On Xp

[ck-uk]

Is the dvd drive old from the compaq..u could tri and update the firmware.

Just type firmware page in google.

Install powerdvd and if still no joy,unistall the drive unplug the cables inside the pc and let it reinstall it self ...that may do it.

[Gooch2k]

Originally posted by MUSLEMAN@8 September 2003 - 11:17
get your self the klite codec pack and use the bsplayer and you will never have a problem again

Some good advice here. Windows XP doesn't come with a built in DVD codec, but if you download a DVD player or even just the codec you will be able to play DVDs in Windows Media Player (only if you really, really wanted to though as there are better players out there) because in will use the codec from the other player/players.

[TonyManCan]

actually fellas, if you installed windows xp, the windows media player should allready have the aprpriate codecs for dvd playing. (you still need a dvd rom)

[toddiscool]

Originally posted by TonyManCan@9 September 2003 - 05:25
actually fellas, if you installed windows xp, the windows media player should allready have the aprpriate codecs for dvd playing. (you still need a dvd rom)

Windows media 8 does not have a dvd decoder, if your dvd rom came pre-installed then the manufacturer probably installed a codec or program. Windows does not come with one though.

[TonyManCan]

windows xp comes with wmp v.9

[Skank]

Originally posted by TonyManCan@9 September 2003 - 16:43
windows xp comes with wmp v.9

XP comes with version 8..Version 9 comes with a DVD codec in the WMP9 codec package from microsoft.Version 8 has a codec in the WMP8 codec package

[Jay]

Originally posted by Wings2winagain@8 September 2003 - 02:15
I'm having a problem playing DVDs on my computer. I had an older Compaq and Windows 95 and never had a problem, now with a new CP and Windows Xp nothing works. I don't believe it's a feature missing on the CP, just something XP doesn't have. I want to know if it is my CP or XP Should I buy a DVD program or even download one?

i seriously suggest that u reinstall xp on your computer