Re: DVD-ROM Problem

mydogisalab wrote:
> I have two computers each with the ability to play DVDs. Tried to
> play "Lord of The Rings: The Return of the King". When I notice that
> both my computers had seperate problems.
>
> I tried putting it on my old computer. It has XP SP2. The drive for
> DVDs is, as stated on Device Manager, LITEON DVD-ROM LTD163D. The
> computer is about 3 years old. When I tried to put in the DVD's, the
> drive could not detct it. So I decided to check it on my other
> computer
>
> My other computer also has XP SP2. The drive for it TSSTcorp CD/DVDW
> TS-H552U. It is under a year old. When I played it the menu came up,
> but no sound could be produced. I check sound settings and everything
> seems to be in Check. By the way, the speakers are C-Media Wave
> Device.

The speakers are less likely that name brand than the Sound Card. Big
difference in speakers and the sound card. heh

Your old drive just may be .. old and dead/dying/not able to read certain
media.

Your new computer may need drivers installed or updates to the fiormware of
the drive or even the software you are using to play may need to be updated.

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