Laptop won't play CD/DVD

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• 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.

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  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 won't play a DVD

  How com windows media won't play a dvd, even with a decoder, I added this morning?

  I'm having the same problem. My computer has Windows XP Professional Office. Media Player 11 is on it. But when I try to play a DVD, it says "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer" is not Media Player got it own decoder? I don't want to download some other decoder from another provider that I don't know. I got Windows Media Player on every computer I've ever owned and have never had problem reading DVD or something else. What is the problem and how to fix it? My computer has a DVD driver... and yet I can't watch DVDs... makes no sense...

  And yes the DVD play on other computers and DVD player to the TV. Not a scratch above. Nothing wrong with the DVD. ANY DVD will not play the computer, with the fact that I have a problem...

  And Yes, I am talking about Windows Media Player.

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  A DVD decoder is not included with Windows XP...
  so, we need to be acquired and installed from a third
  the party source. If your system has one when it was new...
  It would have been included in your OEM software
  package... maybe you always for her installation disk.

  The site has a few suggestions:

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

  
  FWIW... the free VLC Media Player can play DVDs
  and you shouldn't have any additional codecs.

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

  VLC Media Player (32-bit Version)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc_32/
  (works on XP, Vista, 7, 8)
  (the name of the file to download is: vlc - 2.0.4 - win32.exe)

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

  VLC Media Player (64-bit Version)
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc_64/
  (works on XP, Vista, 7, 8)
  (the name of the file to download is: vlc - 2.0.4 - win64.exe)

• my laptop can not play American DVDs

  How can I go on the American DVD play on a UK laptop?

  Hello

  DVDs have a region code assignment. Change the region code can be up to five times.

  You should consider an external DVD drive (set in the region of the United States).  LG used to make a hard drive (laptop?) that would change the code of the region up to five times, then you can reset it.

  This DVD site might have the best suggestions.

  Change the region code is one of the questions and the PAL format might be another.

• DVD won't play in DVD player

  I have a DVD that I made and it will play in my DVD player, but the same won't play in the drive of my friend. It will play on their computer, but not the player. What is the settings I used, burning or the type of DVD disc I burned at? How or can I fix this?  Thank you

  Probably their player do not like the brand of the disc that you used. Try using Verbatim data Life Plus with the AZO dye.

• Windows Media Player won't play certain DVD

  I'm able to play most DVDs.  But this one, a concert will start and then will not give me the main menu, so I'm not able to play.  It crashes just after the initial logo from the record company.     I would have thought it was the DVD, but I got to work and it inserted there and voila, WMP has played the whole thing very well.   I tried update WMP 11, I thought it was my problem, but does not.  I have XP op system.  I am able to play other DVDs very well.   Any ideas?

  Just a guess... but I suspect that the problem is
  with the DVD... some optical drives allow better
  playing one DVD than others. And, it may be useful
  try to clean the DVD.

  FWIW... There may be a firmware update for your
  DVD drive... check the manufacturer's support site.
  If you find an update... Follow the instructions very
  carefully... install the wrong firmware can disable
  the reader.

  If you want to try to install the firmware... What follows
  the article may be worth a visit:

  The DVD Firmware update
  http://www.ehow.com/how_5192604_update-DVD-firmware.html

  Proceed at your own risk *.

  Good luxck...

• Dell Inspiron w / Wdws XP it won't play a DVD on the same drive with Media Player 11 installed.

  I enjoy looking for information on the internet, but my on my Inspiron 1100 DVD player does not play a DVD disc to try anything.

  You will need just a DVD Player plugin for Media Player to solve this problem. Check out these Microsoft download links:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-ins

• COMPUTER LAPTOP WON'T PLAY MY MUSIC

  Hi, whenever I try to play music through my laptop it wil not play, I get a few seconds

  then take the following message: Windows media player has stopped playing.

  am not very good looking for failure, so don't know if its something I did or if it's a top issue of the tower.

  Last TME I played the music on it, it was good?

  Hi @trerod ,

  Thank you for visiting the Forums HP's Support and welcome. I watched your show on your HP laptop and the problem with the sound. Try perform a reset.

  When you perform a hard reset note remove all USB devices. Disconnect all non-essential devices.

  Here isa link to uninstall the media player software.

  Here is a link to the HP Support Assistant. Simply download and run the application and it will help with the software and drivers on your system.

  I hope this helps.

  Thank you.

• Slide show won't play in DVD player

  Well, I never did this before.  I created a slide show and put in Windows Media Player.  I add to my burn list and select burn to DVD.  It goes through the complete process of engraving and allows to eject the disc.  It will play in my computer, but not in a regular DVD or XBOX 360 drive.  My disk driver says DVD multi recorder on it, and I ordered it to be able to burn.  I have tried Memorex DVD + R, DVD - RW and DVD - R.  I also tried to create it Windiws Movie Maker and Roxio.  Any ideas?

  Well, I never did this before.  I created a slide show and put in Windows Media Player.  I add to my burn list and select burn to DVD.  It goes through the complete process of engraving and allows to eject the disc.  It will play in my computer, but not in a regular DVD or XBOX 360 drive.  My disk driver says DVD multi recorder on it, and I ordered it to be able to burn.  I have tried Memorex DVD + R, DVD - RW and DVD - R.  I also tried to create it Windiws Movie Maker and Roxio.  Any ideas?

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  Windows Media Player cannot create a video DVD.

  If you have the full version of Roxio, it should work for you.

  If you're running Vista Home Premium or Ultimate, you have Windows DVD Maker:

  Windows Vista-
  Windows DVD Maker:
  Burn a DVD-video disc
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/27a0225d-260e-4313-8a82-7c5253e93e6f1033.mspx

  If it is not... the following freeware could be worth a try:

  DVD Flick
  http://www.dvdflick.NET/

  Be sure to read the Guide:
  http://www.dvdflick.NET/Guide.php

  If you have problems to download DVD Flick...
  Try the following direct link:
  hthttp://tinyurl.com/lyovkx
  or...
  http://sourceforge.net/projects/dvdflick/Files/dvdflick/dvdflick_setup_1.3.0.7.exe

  Save the file to a folder on your hard drive and
  install from there.

  Tutorials:

  Tutorial DVD Flick
  http://beginwithsoftware.com/videoguides/DVD-flick-Guide.html

  Burn any Format video DVD PC
  http://www.freevideoworkshop.com/dvdflicktutorial.htm

  To create a video DVD base that should play in a free
  permanent drive DVD... try the following...

  Good luck.

  First... read the DVD Flick Guide to familiarize
  with the program.

  Open DVD Flick and insert a blank DVD in your drive.

  If the window of Autorun from your computer... just close it.

  Click the project settings button and check... Video /.
  Target format... residents United States... Choose... NTSC /.
  Accept.

  The title button left click Add and navigate to your
  Video clips and select the ones you want on the DVD.

  You can have by selecting one and then use
  the up and down buttons.

  Left click on the button create DVD / OK / Yes / Yes.

  Please wait while the DVD is created.

  When the text "Completed successfully" is displayed you
  DVD Flick can close. Now you can eject your DVD
  and play in your DVD player.

  At some point you might want to buy more
  Advanced Cyberlink, Nero, Roxio, software
  Ulead, etc... but at least it is a start.

  Good luck.

  John Inzer - MS - MVP - digital media experience

• 10 XPS won't play CD/DVD

  I added an external CD/DVD drive to my tablet. Unfortunately I'm unable to play any of my CD/DVD. The drive is listed as E: drive so I know it is seen. There also load/installed the music I put in the DVD player. ALL media programs, I have tried to install gave me an error "this program cannot run on your computer. What should I do now?

  Windows RT, the default OS on the XPS 10, is not designed to be used as easily a complete Windows 8 with external drives. I would encourage using another form of media, such as a flash drive.

  You can refer here using compatibility: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility/CompatCenter/Home

  Cloud based storage can also be useful and skydrive is always recommended by Windows 8, but other options are available.

• my computer dell laptop will not play a dvd or cd... when I open windows media player, nothing happens

  When I put a cd or dvd in my computer dell laptop with windows 7... nothing happens... and when I open windows media player does nothing... no error message... nothing appears on the screen... It is as if the program does not exist yet... when I try the resolution of problems and he doesn't find anything wrong... can someone help me

  When I put a cd or dvd in my computer dell laptop with windows 7... nothing happens... and when I open windows media player does nothing... no error message... nothing appears on the screen... It is as if the program does not exist yet... when I try the resolution of problems and he doesn't find anything wrong... can someone help me

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  If you insert the DVD in your DVD drive and go to...
  Start / computer... and on the left, click on the drive letter
  the DVD player is in... He launched the DVD?

  Maybe your AutoPlay settings must be changed:

  Windows 7 - change settings for importing pictures and videos
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-settings-for-importing-pictures-and-videos

  Windows 7: AutoPlay: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/AutoPlay-frequently-asked-questions

  Windows 7: Troubleshoot AutoPlay
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Troubleshoot-AutoPlay-problems

  How to set up the automatic run settings in Windows 7
  http://www.techtalkz.com/Windows-7/516004-how-configure-AutoPlay-settings-Windows-7-a.html

  Still without success:

  Take a look at the following article:

  (982116) your CD or DVD drive is missing
  or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116
  (Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7)

• How can I find the media player codec pack on my computer - most of the time the media player won't play a DVD

  most of the drive media time will not play DVD, sometimes it will play CD's, but that is only when it wants to and by the way the DVD and CD are again at Best Buy

  Hello

  ·         Since when are you facing this problem?

  ·         What is the format of the files that you play from the DVD?

  Media Player 12 supports most of the formats and does not need any external codec packs: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Codecs-frequently-asked-questions

  Try to follow the steps in this link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Play-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Media-Player

• DVD won't play and won't install it 'Fix It'

  Hi guys, need some help and can't seem to find a solution to the Board of Directors to date. My laptop won't play no more, the DVD when I insert them that nothing is happening and in my computer, the drive is empty. Audio CD can be played and written without any problems. I saw on the Microsoft technical support that this is a common problem. It gives to think I download "DIFFICULTY", but during its installation, he encounters a runtime error and the installation fails. I also can't find the driver alone on the Web site to download and install. My service pack is updated. Can someone help me please?

  Hello

  ·        Remember to make changes to the system?

  ·        Since when are you facing this problem?

  ·        What is the model of the laptop and who is the manufacturer?

  ·        What Microsoft Fix it are you referring to and what is the exact error that you receive when you try to download the hotfix on the system?

  I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned in the article given below instead of the correct and see if the problem is resolved.

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

  Thanks and regards.

  Thahaseena M
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• I have laptop will not play my CD/DVD...

  My laptop won't play all my CD/DV.

  My laptop won't play all my CD/DV.

  See if this Support Microsoft tutorial can help you:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/cd_dvd_drive_problems/en-us

  Use the FixIt application. For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• Alienware 14 will NOT play the DVD-

  I just spent $1,800 on a new computer Alienware 14, and I'm NOT happy.

  Slot load optical drive will play Blu-Rays.

  It won't play a DVD. I can't find a firmware update, or anything like that. It is located in Mashita UJ167. It is fixed at 1/region A.

  While the DVD is not as important that they were a few years ago, I certainly will spend $1800 on a computer that is defective. If someone had a similar problem and knows a solution, please help.

  Thank you