Re: DVD Player problems

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From: Alvin Brown (alvin1_at_swbell.net)
Date: 07/19/04


Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2004 09:06:26 -0500

Hello

You will have to remove the currect DVD software and
install one that supports Win XO ok try the link below.

http://www.intervideo.com/jsp/Product_Download.jsp?p=WinDVD

Alvin

Occam wrote:

> I just set up a Dell computer that was given to me, and
> when I launch "DVD Player" from my list or programs, in
> order to watch a DVD, I receive an error message stating
> that the DVD player was configured for Windows Millennium
> and that there may be problems upgrading to XP. It then
> gives me the option to read a generated Report. This
> report talks about potential problems upgrading to XP, but
> the computer is already running XP. When I attempt to open
> the "help" or "read me" option under DVD Player, they tell
> me that the "shortcut is missing" and nothing opens. I
> have Windows Media Player 9 installed, but I believe I
> need some kind of DVD Player software in order to use it,
> correct? Can anyone help me figure out what's wrong? If
> it's a matter of downloading another manufacturer's
> software, I'll do it, but I want to be sure that will
> solve the problem. Thanks!



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