Can't play dvds

snow_fairy

snow_fairy

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banzibaby said:
Well accordin 2 that info, it not the region lock that is the prob:)

Right well if it is PowerDVD here is the link 2 the updates page http://www.gocyberlink.com/english/download/patches.jsp?ProdName=PowerDVD&ProdId=28

In most progs there is a help menu(not the help file, but the link U click that takes U 2 the helpfile, at the bottom of the menu is usually an entry 4 About

BaNzI:D

Damn 2 slow again:)
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Oh thanks Banzi :)

I will have a look at it now - it might even tell me what version it is :)
 
banzibaby

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Another way of findin the version is 2 right click on the player's exe file & select the version tab

Exe file is usually in C:program Files\Cyberlink

Find out what version U have b4 runnin any updates:)Just 2 be on the safe side

BaNzI:D
 
snow_fairy

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VIPER_1069 said:
usually in the help menu it says ABOUT and that gives us what version you are using :) ..... er usually lol :)
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This is all I get on the main page ---



Cyberlink PowerDVD User's Guide

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The information below is provided by the supplier of the referenced device without independent verification by Dell and is subject to the restrictions and disclaimers noted below.


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Getting Started
A Visual Overview
Configuration
Technical Support
Appendix
Glossary
Troubleshooting


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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2001 Cyberlink Corporation. All rights reserved.

Trademarks used in this text: Cyberlink, PowerDVD are registered trademarks of Cyberlink Corporation; Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Cyberlink disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.


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Restrictions and Disclaimers

The information contained in this document, including all instructions, cautions, and regulatory approvals and certifications, is provided by the supplier and has not been independently verified or tested by Dell. Dell cannot be responsible for damage caused as a result of either following or failing to follow these instructions.

All statements or claims regarding the properties, capabilities, speeds or qualifications of the part referenced in this document are made by the supplier and not by Dell. Dell specifically disclaims knowledge of the accuracy, completeness or substantiation for any such statements. All questions or comments relating to such statements or claims should be directed to the supplier.


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Initial release: July 2001


no about menu or anything to say what version it is - I am tryinig to find something on the computer, but cant find anything :confused:
 
VIPER_1069

VIPER_1069

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launch/run cyberlink player and check each tab for a heading that says ABOUT or similar this will tell you the current version /build/ make/model etc of the current one you are using :)
 
snow_fairy

snow_fairy

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banzibaby said:
Another way of findin the version is 2 right click on the player's exe file & select the version tab

Exe file is usually in C:program Files\Cyberlink

Find out what version U have b4 runnin any updates:)Just 2 be on the safe side

BaNzI:D
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Thanks very much Banzi - I will look now :)
 
snow_fairy

snow_fairy

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Now this is getting freaky :confused:

It says I have PowerDVD 4.0 - but when I downloaded the update for version 4, it said there was an error - either I didn't have it, or something else that I cant remember :eek:

I will try it again and see :)
 
snow_fairy

snow_fairy

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ok, after downloading the update for version 4, this is what I get:-



Severe error has occurred.

Either your PowerDVD version is outdated or your sytem does not have
a pervious version of PowerDVD installed.
Patch installation will abort.

:confused: :( :confused: :(
 
banzibaby

banzibaby

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Try uninstallin it, then reinstallin it from the CD U have, then try runnin the update:)

Maybe some of the files the player needs have been lost or corrupted, reinstallin might help:)

When unistallin it, make sure U delete the Cyberlink folder it will leave behind, then just reinstall

BaNzI:D
 
snow_fairy

snow_fairy

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banzibaby said:
Try uninstallin it, then reinstallin it from the CD U have, then try runnin the update:)

Maybe some of the files the player needs have been lost or corrupted, reinstallin might help:)

When unistallin it, make sure U delete the Cyberlink folder it will leave behind, then just reinstall

BaNzI:D
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Thanks Banzi :)


I'm going to have a quick shower now, all this puter stuff is doing my head in :confused: but as soon as I get out I'll track down my disc box, and try that :)
 
banzibaby

banzibaby

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Ok, no probs:)

I am also available 4 back scrubbing lol:p;)

Im sure U will be able 2 solve it soon, hopefully firein the s/w back on might just do the trick:)

BaNzI:D
 
snow_fairy

snow_fairy

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banzibaby said:
Ok, no probs:)

I am also available 4 back scrubbing lol:p;)

Im sure U will be able 2 solve it soon, hopefully firein the s/w back on might just do the trick:)

BaNzI:D
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lol Banzi :p

I've just removed and reinstalled the power dvd disc and I tried my How The West Was Won dvd which played ok, but my DVD Genie isn't working. Thats ok, but the media player and real player still wont play dvds - they are giving me errors about the screen resolution which is set at 1024 by 768 pixels, I lowered it to 800 by 600 and this made no difference.

I'm now wondering if it might be worth taking off the media player and the real player and reinstalling them too :confused:

Well at least I can play DVD's on the PowerDVD, and thats something :D :cool:
 
banzibaby

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That's great news snow_fairy:):):)

U might have 2 reinstall DVD Genie if U want 2 change the region code:)

I would highly recommed removin Realplayer, it has a habit of installin spyware & slows the sytem right down with it's phonin home all the time.Unless U really need it 2 listen 2 realmedia streams:)

As 4 Windows Media Player, i don't think U can remove that as it is built in2 XP, but they do have version 9 of it on the Microsoft site, U could maybe try updatin with the XP version:)

Im jealous, U just watched the DVD booo hoooo:):p

Knew U could do it:)

BaNzI:D
 
snow_fairy

snow_fairy

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banzibaby said:
That's great news snow_fairy:):):)

U might have 2 reinstall DVD Genie if U want 2 change the region code:)

I would highly recommed removin Realplayer, it has a habit of installin spyware & slows the sytem right down with it's phonin home all the time.Unless U really need it 2 listen 2 realmedia streams:)

As 4 Windows Media Player, i don't think U can remove that as it is built in2 XP, but they do have version 9 of it on the Microsoft site, U could maybe try updatin with the XP version:)

Im jealous, U just watched the DVD booo hoooo:):p

Knew U could do it:)

BaNzI:D
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The DVD genie is still there, it just needs resetting. I need realplayer, cos unfortunately, it is the only thing that plays my music for me at the moment, Media player wont play them - it keeps saying I need a codec - but wont tell me what one I need :confused: I've already got version 9 on, but I might goto the xp site and look for any downloads for it :)

Oh and Banzi - don't they have any copies of the dvd on kazaa? The dvd is fantastic - I'm not trying to rub it in or anything, but it is :D :cool: - you will have it soon don't worry - it is worth the wait :D
 
banzibaby

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Yep like VIPER says Winamp is the best 4 playin mp3's, WinMedia Player makes them sound as if U listenin 2 them in a tin can lol:p

Winamp is free & has loads of skins & plugins, i have used it 4 years, can almost guarantee that it will load quicker that WMP 2 :)

BaNzI:D
 
banzibaby

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Cheers Bud:)

I got a feelin that some prog on her PC is muckin about with the file associations, maybe that why no other prog is playin them

@snow_fairy if U find that installin Winamp let's u listen 2 Ur music then ditch Realplayer, i would lol:p

BaNzI:D
 
snow_fairy

snow_fairy

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Cheers guys :D

I will try that now and see how it goes :cool:

I reinstalled media player, but it is still doing the same things :rolleyes: I tried to play an mp3 and it said I needed codec 55, so I clicked on the link it gave me to the media player website, and it said there was no such codec! :mad: bloomin microsoft :rolleyes: :(
 
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