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• Get an error "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region. "

  * Original title: wrong Region

  Windows Media Player will not play CD - advise

  "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region. "

  Note I am eager to play a CD and it is recognizing a DVD?

  can anyone help

  Hello

  1. what version of Windows is installed on the computer?

  2. what version of Windows Media Player is installed on the computer?

  3. what region is your currently defined DVD player on?

  4. are you able to play other DVDs?

   

  Please follow the provided steps and update us with the results.

  Note: All the steps apply to Windows 7

  Method 1: Try to change the region of the DVD player and check the result. To do this, try the following steps:

  a. Click Start, click computer.
  b. right click on the DVD drive, and then click Properties.
  c. click on the Hardware tab, click the properties button and modify the DVD of the region.

   

  Method 2: Uninstall the DVD player and check.

  a. Click Start, type devmgmt.msc and press to enter.

  b. develop DVD players, right click on the sub element and click on uninstall.

  c. restart the computer and check the result.

  Once you restart the computer, the DVD driver will be loaded automatically.

  d. try to play the DVD and check the result.

   

  You can run the troubleshooting Windows Media Player DVD Troubleshooter and check that it helps.

  Open the Windows Media Player DVD Troubleshoot utility

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-DVD-Troubleshooter

  Let us know if it helps!

• "Windows Media cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer"

  When I insert one no matter what DVD in my Dvd Player, I get a message indicating

  "Windows Media cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer"

  I have Windows XP Professional, I have not played a DVD on the computor in several months. How can I fix this.

  When I insert one no matter what DVD in my Dvd Player, I get a message indicating

  "Windows Media cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer"

  I have Windows XP Professional, I have not played a DVD on the computor in several months. How can I fix this.

  =========================================
  If you have a DVD decoder (for example Power DVD) try reinstalling it.

  If it is not... Take a look at the following site:

  Info about DVD decoders:
  Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx

  Also, you could try one of the players following freeware that will play DVDs:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  VLC Media Player
  http://www.videolan.org/

  Media Player Classic
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_media_player_classic/
  (just unzip and run it... (no installation required)

  Media Player Classic Home Cinema
  http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
  (works on XP/Vista/7)

  Also, it may be interesting to try to install one of the following Codec Packs:

  * Proceed at your own risk *.

  (1) news of CCCP (combined Community Codec Pack)
  http://www.CCCP-project.NET/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

  (2) K-Lite Codec Pack (full)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/

  Good luck...

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• I went to play a DVD on my computer this evening and received this msg: Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.

  DVD decoder not installed?

  I went to play a DVD on my computer this evening and received this msg: Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.
  A few weeks ago, I played DVD on my computer. I would like to know what is happening. Any ideas/suggestions?

  I tried to play one of the same DVDs I played before... same message.  Nothing to my knowledge has been removed from my computer and I'm the only one with access... "very confused.

  Thanks if anyone can help.

  Yes, and if you install the utility on your system, you'll see all decoders.

  The utility will also tell you if a decoder is compatible or not.

  Using Media Player version 10 or 11?

  the utility tells me I have no decoder... the only thing I can think is that if I actually deleted it... I rarely remove anything because I do not add a lot... but it is possible a few weeks ago, I have to get rid of some things (I'm quite cautious because I'm not an expert).   It is the Media Player version 11, I was trying to use... but I rebooted now 10 to see if there was something to update related that mess.

  because I used the VLC Player successfully, I have not yet tried Windows Media Player (since WMP reloading and load the codec pack)

  So great to have the entry of a person who knows what he's doing.  Thanks again. I will try the Windows Media Player later and see if I have his use of return.

  Have a great day!

• How can I solve this problem on Media Player? Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.

  Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.

  FWIW... Win XP cannot natively recognize Commercial
  DVD video... it requires a DVD decoder.

  If you could play before commercial video DVD...
  do a system restore to a time before this started
  may be your solution.

  Or you could buy a DVD decoder at the following link:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  (948247) how to set a system restore
  point in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948247

  Info about DVD decoders:
  Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-ins

  Or you can download and use one of the following
  freeware multimedia players:

  VLC Media Player
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc/
  (works on XP/Vista/7)

  Media Player Classic Home Cinema
  http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
  (works on XP/Vista/7)

  Or... you can try to download and install one of
  the following Codec Packs.

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  * Proceed at your own risk *.

  (1) K-Lite Codec Pack (full)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/
  (Win XP / Vista / Win 7-32 bit and 64 bit)

  (2) information on CCCP (combined Community Codec Pack)
  http://www.CCCP-project.NET/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
  (Windows 7, Vista and XP SP1 and above - 32-bit and 64-bit)

  Good luck...

• Error message "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer"

  Original title: Windows Media Player

  All of a sudden, I get the following error message when I try to use Windows Media Player 11: "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer."  Never had this problem, or a message in the past.

  Hi RRobb,

  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: If you have a DVD decoder (for example Power DVD) try reinstalling it.

  How to change or remove a program in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307895

  If this is not the case, see the following link:

  Plug-ins for Windows Media Player

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx

  Method 2: Perform a system restore if the problem occurred recently.

  How to restore Windows XP to a previous state

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084

• WMP cannot play the DVD wants me to change the resolution or color display.

  I just received a refurbished laptop and try to play a DVD on it.  WMP said it can't play the DVD he wants me to change my screen resolution or color my screen displays.  I've done these two, and again, it will not play any DVD I put in there!  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, mama

  Thank you for your answers, it was the decoder.  It has not been installed correctly.  All fixed now, I just use Classic WMP to play the DVD.   Thanks again, mama

• Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer

  Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer

  Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer

  ====================================
  FWIW... Win XP cannot natively recognize Commercial
  DVD video... it requires a DVD decoder.

  If you could play before commercial video DVD...
  do a system restore to a time before this started
  may be your solution.

  Or you could buy a DVD decoder at the following link:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  Info about DVD decoders:
  Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-ins

  Or you can download and use one of the following freeware
  media players:

  VLC Media Player
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc/
  (works on XP/Vista/7)

  Media Player Classic Home Cinema
  http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
  (works on XP/Vista/7)

  Or... you can try to download and install one of the
  Following codec packs.

  (FWIW... it is always preferable, if you create a system restore
  point before installing any software or updates).

  * Proceed at your own risk *.

  (1) K-Lite Codec Pack (full)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/

  (2) information on CCCP (combined Community Codec Pack)
  http://www.CCCP-project.NET/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

  Good luck...

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• Cannot read DVDs, error: Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer

  DVD playback problem started today.  SE message: Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is installed on your computer ot.  I have not had this problem before.

  Hi RosemaryHanna,

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft community!

  I understand that you are unable to read the DVD. I will try to help you with this question.

  (1) did you make any changes before the show?

  (2) the video works fine when playing any video recorded or audio files on the computer?

  Method 1: Solve the video issues in Windows Media Player and other media or library

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic/?WA=wsignin1.0

  Method 2: You can see the steps mentioned in the article below

  Supported decoders MPEG - 2 software DVD in Windows Media Player for Windows XP and Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306331

  Note: The use of third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  Let us know the status of the issue. I will be happy to provide you with the additional options that you can use to get the problem resolved.

• Windows media player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world.

  "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region. "I'm getting it on all the DVD and video files now. Have downloaded new codacs did not help. Have you tried the fix auto, has not helped. Tried to download Media Player 11 but keep getting redirected to the checkout page. I have a valid version of windows Vista 32-bit.

  original title: windows media player

  The following article might be worth a visit.

  Windows Vista - change DVD region
  http://grok.LSU.edu/article.aspx?articleid=2334

  Please be aware that when you used all permits
  changes (5 max) region... it will stay on the last region.

• Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region.

  Windows media player dvd region

  After you apply an update to the media player, I now get the error message

  "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region. »

  natuarally ive checked the area defined for the reader and even tried to re applying the region

  I then noticed its doing the same thing with dvd stored on my media server, and while he would not even play MPEG or avi stored on my hard drive

  I went to my comments to logon (standard user) media player works fine

  so I'm back and tried to reinstall the mediaplayer to my admin login, it wouldn't let me not delete it, ran Media Player microsoft penalty shooter, he said everything ok

  so I changed the guest account on an admin account to try to remove it from there, but as soon as I did this mediaplayer stopped working in the feedback connection that leads me to believe its a sort of level access virus, that has permeated the media player or a defect in this connection required to complete admin update media player

  Hello

  ·         Have you tried the steps in method 1 of troubleshooting?

  ·         Do you have any code or an error message when you try to uninstall Windows Media player?

  Method 1:

  You can try to connect the different DVD player and check if it works.

  Method 2:

  You can re - register wmp.dll file and check if it helps.

  (a) log on as an administrator.
  (b) click Start, type cmd in the Search text box, right-clickcmd.exe, click run as administrator, and then click on continue.
  (c) at the command prompt, type regsvr32 wmp.dll press ENTER.

  Method 3:

  You can also try to create a new administrator user account and check if it helps:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account

• Media Player all of a sudden will not play the dvd. Error message: Windows Media Player cannot connect to the server

  Original title: Media Player all of a sudden will not play the dvd.

  Suddenly, I can't play DVDs on my laptop. The error message is: Windows Media Player cannot connect to the server. The name of the server are may not be not correct, ther server name maybe isn't available, or your proxy settings are may not be not correct. Any suggestions on troubleshooting of Microsofts page appear to be relevant.

  Hi mcraigQY

   

  1. when exactly you get the error message?

  2. you try to listen to music from any remote location or try to play a DVD?

  3 have you tried to play a different CD or DVD?
  4. what happens when you play the same DVD on another computer?

  5. for how long have you been faced with this problem?

  6. the DVD folder that you are trying to play supported by the windows media player is it?
  7. What is the type of DVD that you try to play?

  Let us know the answers to help you best.

• My computer has more audio and it won't play the DVD or audio CD.

  As noted in the suubject line, my computer has more audi and it won't play the DVD or audio CD.  It's a hp Pavilion dv6 - 6 c 15nr Entertainment PC.  I have not had a year yet.

  Click on the link below. Enter your product number as that indicated on the Service tag on the bottom of the laptop (can be under the battery). You can also get the product number by pressing Fn + ESC key. After you enter the PN, click Next, then choose the software & Drivers.On the next page use the menu drop down to select your (probably Windows 7 64-bit) operating system. A list will fill with the drivers. Download & save the last Audio driver.

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/siteHome?cc=us&LC=en

  Go into the Control Panel, programs & features - software uninstall IDT. Reboot the laptop and install using the downloaded file.

  ```````````````````````````````````````

  If still no sound, try a hard reset, works sometimes. Disconnect all external devices first.

  battery and power cord 1 / removal

  2 - Press the power button for 30 seconds

  3 reinstall only the power cord for the first start.

  4. turn on

• Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD. The disk has been created in a way that the player does not support

  Original title: error reading from a photo cd

  Error message "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD. The disk has been created in a way that the player does not support"when the disc is inserted into the PC HP Touchsmart yet he plays on the laptop.  Help please

  Hello

  (1) what is the file format of the photos on the CD?

  (2) you are able to play another CD/DVD on this computer?

  (3) have you made recent changes to the computer before the show?

  (4) is it a Blu - ray disc?

   

  Install the codec for Blu - Ray. Your Blu - ray player should have come with a medium containing the codec. You can also use your favorite search engine and free research Blu - ray codec.
  The Blu - ray disc format is not supported in Windows Media Player. To play a Blu - ray disc, you must use a non-Microsoft program that supports Blu - ray playback and a device that can play Blu - ray discs.

  If you have a program that supports Blu - ray, then I suggest you to use the Troubleshoot utility and check for the issue.

  You can try the following methods and check if it helps.

  Method 1: Play a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/play-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Media-Player

   

  Method 2: Types supported by Windows Media Player files
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992

  NOTE - using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

   

  I hope this helps.

• How can I fix my dvd player so it will play the DVD

  I ordered a new DVD player on amazon, he came straight from China. Now it will not read the dvd. and there is no region tab change the region in the dvd drive properties.

  Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region.

  Hello

  Check with the support of creating DVDs, their online documentation and drivers.
  Troubleshooting and ask questions in the forums about known problems. Don check
  for Windows 10 compatibility.

  Click with the right button on the Start button CD/DVD Player - Device Manager - double click
  the player - driver tab - click on Uninstall - then OK - reboot the computer for
  reload the driver. If no help go back and try to update driver, and then click OK.

  More troubleshooting.

  1. control - troubleshooting - hardware and audio Panel - configuration of a device.

  See if this resolution of the problems of aid.

  2 Panel - Device Manager - DVD-CD drivers - right click on the disk -
  Driver tab - uninstall the drive - and then restart the computer

  3 see if this helps:

  FIX: DVD drive not detected in Windows 8/10
  http://www.intowindows.com/fix-DVD-drive-not-detected-in-Windows-8/

  =====================

  If necessary we will test the CD/DVD player to see if it works at all:

  Try this to see if the drive is viable at all (you will need to make of these on)
  another computer since your willingness not to not start - XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1 or 10
  (or even under Linux is not serious). You can also try to start with
  another drive in Windows - any OS but do not use it to try to repairs
  unless it's absolutely the same version of Windows on your system - just
  start to see if the drive works. You can even make a boot Windows 10 DVD
  disk by running the creation of Windows Media tool (on any computer)-

  Tool for creating Windows Media (make 32 or 64 the two same disk as the operating system
  the version you are using.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/Windows10

  / Settings (BIOS/CMOS) often F2 then watch the display as launch you - set
  the order of boot on CD/DVD first. Don't forget to when.

  Or ry boot from a Linux boot disk.

  If the player does not start to these then there no or there is other equipment
  problems that affect it. However, even it doesn't start that does not mean there is
  other functions not possible some hardware problems affect the reader.

  Trinity Rescue Kit - download on top right of the page
  http://trinityhome.org/home/index.php?wpid=1&front_id=12

  CD of Hirem boot is another good choice
  http://www.hirensbootcd.NET/Download.html
  http://www.hirensbootcd.NET/CD-contents/138-HBCD-111.html

  System Rescue CD
  http://SysRescCd.org/Main_Page

  Scan a Windows PC for viruses from a Ubuntu Live CD
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/14434/scan-a-Windows-PC-for-viruses-from-a-Ubuntu-Live-CD/

  Use Ubuntu Live CD to backup files from your Windows computer dead
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/use-Ubuntu-Live-CD-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-Windows-computer

  Check the wiring of course that nothing is not loose.

  I hope this helps.
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