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shamrock_uk · 04-08-2006, 01:42 PM

DVD's are encrypted and Windows is therefore unable to play them 'out of the box'.

You will need to purchase a DVD player (like PowerDVD). Your only other legal alternatives are to find an open source/shareware DVD player (google should help).

Usually though, this software is bundled with the DVD player when you buy it. Have you investigated any CD's that came with the drive?

If your problem is solely for games, then go to the control panel -> system and check your devices listed for any errors. Follow the prompts to ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed or downloaded. Again, check your local documentation and ensure you followed installation instructions. Any drivers needed would likely be bundled with the drive.

[ 04-08-2006, 01:49 PM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]

04-08-2006, 01:42 PM	#3
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 3,092	DVD's are encrypted and Windows is therefore unable to play them 'out of the box'. You will need to purchase a DVD player (like PowerDVD). Your only other legal alternatives are to find an open source/shareware DVD player (google should help). Usually though, this software is bundled with the DVD player when you buy it. Have you investigated any CD's that came with the drive? If your problem is solely for games, then go to the control panel -> system and check your devices listed for any errors. Follow the prompts to ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed or downloaded. Again, check your local documentation and ensure you followed installation instructions. Any drivers needed would likely be bundled with the drive. [ 04-08-2006, 01:49 PM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]