Did you install your DVD decoding software... usually PowerDVD or WinDVD.
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Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging



<ivyChLd555@aol.com> wrote in message
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> Hello folks. I do so hope that somebody can please help me to find a way
> to
> resolve this problem.
>
> I have bought one of these new DVD players. I read the instructions
> thoroughly before unpacking the machine. I am certain that I have
> accurately followed these notes and plugged everything in correctly.
>
> No matter how I try, or what I do, I am totally unable to get the beastly
> thing to work. I have tried using Windows Media Player and Windows Movie
> Player. These programs runs without any trouble and play movie files from
> the internet etc., but will not allow me to watch movies from my new DVD.
>
> I have spent 3 days messing about with this confounded DVD. I bought three
> DVD movies on Friday. I had hoped to have watched at least one of the
> three
> movies over the weekend. Alas, none of them work.
>
> I would be much obliged if someone is able to assist.
>
> Thank you. Ivy