Re: A not so stupid question

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Does the Dell PC even have a DVD drive installed?

1. Open XP's "Help and Support Center"
2. Type DVD in the search box, hit enter.
3. Click on "DVD Troubleshooter".
4. You probably need a new DVD decoder or reinstall the one you had.

DVD Support in Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/windowsxp/dvdplay.aspx

DVD Decoders for Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/windowsxp/buypacks.aspx

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"kimbabheaven" wrote:

| I really feel stupid but will ask anyways.
|
| Our friend upgraded his comuter and gave us his old one. It is a Dell
| Inspiron 8000. I am trying to play a DVD and cant figure out how. Can
| someone please tell me how? I am driving myself crazy.
|
| Any sites or tips would be gratefully appreciated.
|
| Kimbabheaven
|
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| kimbabheaven
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