compaq dvd question

[BeatPete]

i cant seem to play any dvd's on my laptop. its a compaq presario c500. 1st i would get a popup that said i needed a decoder. i downloaded one and now it says that i have to lower my resolution and color. i tried that and still nothing. if anybody can show me the way to fix this it would be much appreciated.

cheers

 

[noPunter]

What program you using to watch the dvd? Windows Media Player? What decoder are you using? Is the DVD one that is burned or bought? Will the dvd work in other players?

 

[BeatPete]

trying with media player.....ive tried burnt and original dvds. not sure how to try a different player.

im pretty dumb at comps

 

[noPunter]

trying with media player.....ive tried burnt and original dvds. not sure how to try a different player.
im pretty dumb at comps

By a different player i mean your sure the dvd plays by trying in a standard dvd player connected to a tv.

If you are just trying to play in Windows Media Player you can go to Windows update webpage and make sure you have the latest updates.

http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/


If you have the latest player, 11 I believe, you have a better chance.

This is a link to a free dvd player you can download if you cant get Windows Media Player to work.


http://www.videolan.org/vlc/


post back and we can get it to work