Play European DVDs on a computer in North America

Hello
I am a Canadian who is in Belgium for the study of the year, and as always, I have my trusty in tow. It is a Toshiba Satellite and has no trouble playing DVD in North America, but does not recognize those of Europe. I was wondering if there is there a software that I need to get, or if I have to buy an external DVD drive in order to use my computer to play European DVDs?
I would be happy to advice from someone who knows about it.
Thank you very much.

Hi Anna,.

To change the region on your DVD-ROM;

1. click on MY COMPUTER
2. right click on your DVD player
3. click on PROPERTIES
4. click on the HARDWARE tab.
5. Select your DVD drive and click PROPERTIES
6. click on the DVD REGION tab.
7. Select your current country or manually enter the region you want (region 2).

Like Flo said rightly, you have only a limited number of changes before the selected region is perpetuated.

Kind regards

Tags: Toshiba

Similar Questions

  • 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!

  • I play any DvD then my computer freezes on WMP

    I play any DvD on WMP and it freezes the computer. I can play video files. videos on the Internet very well.

    I did update, driver and utility for windows troubleshooting things as many of the people replied with... still nothing. Tried the Fix - It thing and reset the WMP continues to do the same. UH - Hmm, computer was ongoing execution and put to date very well then like 3-4 days then there is the problem started. Couldn't make it work right so I shut down the computer and then the next day, nothing has changed - suddenly the thing started to work very well... same thing... next day started having the problem...

    Hello

    This issue may have caused because you would not have installed a Windows Update option.

    Follow these steps and check for the issue.

    Method 1:

    I suggest you to run the windows media player troubleshooting DVD that will tell us about the reason behind the question and check.

    Open the Windows Media Player DVD Troubleshoot utility

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

     

    Method 2:

    You can also try to install optional updates, as many people have solved the problem by installing the optional updates and then search for the question.

    How will I know if my computer is up to date?

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-can-I-tell-if-my-computer-is-up-to-date

    You can also go through the discussion in the following thread.

    http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-pictures/cant-play-DVDs-on-any-media-player-on-Windows-7/c23858b3-8251-47FE-af8b-e339988e9c45

     

    Feel free to get back to us if you have any other issues related to the question.

  • WMP can be used to play DVDs on my computer?

    Hello

    WMP can be used to play regular DVDs on my computer?

    Thank you

    Yes it can.

  • I have Windows Xp & have A HDMI cable connecting Tv.When computer not reading a DVD on the computer, good picture & sound BUT on Tv good picture BUT none her WHY? Darryl

    I have Windows XP.
    I have a HDMI cable from the computer to the Tv.I can control the computer through television, if I plug Tv on HDMI2
    When playing a DVD in the computer, I get good picture & sound on computer, BUT on the Tv I hear good picture BUT NO
    Can you please help

    Hello

    I suggest go to control panel - sound and HDMI from default and check if it helps.

    Also, try to update the latest drivers for the sound card and check if it helps:

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/283658

    It will be useful.

  • During playback of a DVD on the computer I get good picture & sound of desktop speakers, trying to watch DVDs on adjacent TV, I get good picture but sound no., why?

    Can someone please help
    When playing a DVD on the computer, I get good Sound & picture on ajoining tv, I get a good quality image but no sound
    Concerning
    Darryl

    Sorry for this smithassoc

    Try this:
    Click Start, go to control panel and click on switch to Classic view at the top left if necessary, and then click sounds and Audio devices. You will then be presented with the options sound and Audio from your computer, click the Audio tab and select HD Audio (this can be named differently depending on the type of video card you are using) as default device and click ok.
    I guess maybe I should have asked, what video card are you using? As long as your video card supports audio HDMI then change the default audio device should solve the problem. If the video card is not taken support HDMI audio, then you need to connect the sound card to TV via one of the audio, the sound card options.
  • Difficulty playing the DVD

    I have Windows Media Player 11 installed on my computer, for Windows XP, and when I try to play a DVD on my computer nothing happens. I had my computer for more than a year but have never tried to read a DVD.  How can I solve this problem?  Am I missing a device any in order to play DVDs.  I don't have a problem on my old computer, I had for a while.

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

    You can 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/
    (Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista / Windows7 / XP64 / Vista64 / Windows7 64)

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

    (3) Windows 7 Codec Pack
    http://download.CNET.com/Windows-7-Codec-Pack/3000-13632_4-10965840.html
    (2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008 / 7)

    Good luck...

  • When I play a DVD on Windows Media Player I get almost no noise through the external speaker on my laptop

    Original title: no volume when playing DVDs

    When I play a DVD on Windows media player I get almost no sound through the external speaker on my laptop. I get some, but it is too weak to really enjoy the movie. If I use headphones I can hear the DVD very well, and I can hear the clips DVD sample provided with my computer on my speakers and headphones. If the computer can generate the volume correctly, but something goes wrong, whenever I try to play a DVD that is not on my hard drive. I tried every button volume already. Thank you

    Hi amorchien,

    1. He played very well earlier?

    2 have you tried to play the DVD in another computer?

    Step 1:

    In Windows Media Player.

    a. click on tools and select Options

    b. click on devices and click on DVD, then select Properties.

    c. make sure that Rip and playback are in digital mode.

    Step 2:

    This problem can be caused by incompatible codecs. I suggest that remove you / uninstall all installed third-party codec packs, players or video record programs.

    Codecs, frequently asked questions

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/codecs-frequently-asked-questions

  • nothing happens when I try to play a dvd

    I have a refurbished HP Pavilion Entertainment PC, dv6448se, with Windows 7 above. I just want to play a DVD, but the computer has no effect when the dvd

    is inserted in the drive. The quick game on the computer nothing buttons do. It says I have Windows Media Center/player, but I'm not, and it doesn't show up when I try to play a dvd. Its not listed in the AutoPlay options either. What should I do?

    I have a refurbished HP Pavilion Entertainment PC, dv6448se, with Windows 7 above. I just want to play a DVD, but the computer has no effect when the dvd

    is inserted in the drive. The quick game on the computer nothing buttons do. It says I have Windows Media Center/player, but I'm not, and it doesn't show up when I try to play a dvd. Its not listed in the AutoPlay options either. What should I do?

    =========================================
    If you happen be running Windows 7 Starter Edition or Basic...
    a DVD decoder is not included.

    As you can see in the following article... MS recommends
    upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium, Ultimate or business.

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

    And... maybe the following articles provide some ideas:

    Windows 7 - read a CD or a DVD in Windows Media Player
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/play-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Media-Player

    Windows 7 - compare editions of Windows 7
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/compare

    Still no luck?

    One of the following freeware media readers can
    be worth a try... they'll play anything.

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

    VLC Media Player
    http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc/
    (works on XP/Vista/7)
    (the name of the file to download is: vlc - 2.0.3 - win32.exe)

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

    Media Player Classic Home Cinema
    http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Media-Player-Classic-home-cinema
    (works on XP/Vista/7)  (The name of the file to download is:)
    "mplayerc_homecinema.1.6.3.5818.x86.exe")
    (start with left click - Download (direct link)

    Good luck...

  • Can not hear people talking when playing a dvd in windows media player. Can hear the background music but no voice

    When I play a dvd in my computer, regardless if it is the drive of 'E' or 'F', you can not the voice of the people speaking.  But you can hear background noise etc.  Just can't get the voice of the talking. Crazy ha?  It is not sensible.

    Hi the kidd.
     
    1 are the original DVD where have they been burned?
    2. not this problem occurs during playback of the audio files on the drive of the computer?
    3. What is the file format of the files on DVD?
    4. from when are you facing this problem?
    5. does happen with mp3 files?
    6. the DVD there included language options?
          
    I suggest following these steps suggested below and check if this solves the problem.
     
    Step 1:
     
    Try the effect parameters to Turn Off the SRS WOW in Windows Media Player.
     
    Follow the steps below to do the same. Another user seems to have solved a similar problem by disabling SRS WOW effects.
     
    a. Click Start, click all programs and then click Windows Media Player.
    b. in playback mode, right-click an open space in the player
    Tips: If the player is currently open and that you are using the library, click the view, then choose now play to switch to game mode now.
    c. point to enhancements, and then click SRS WOW effects.
    d. "SRS Wow effects" Panel appears at the top. From there, you can turn off the feature.
     
    Step 2:
     
    Try to run the troubleshooting of Audio playback and check if this may help.
     
    a. open the Troubleshoot utility to play a sound by clicking the Start button, then Control Panel.
    (b) in the search box, type troubleshooting and then click Troubleshooting.
    c. under hardware and sound, click on the audio playback problems.
    d. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
     
    Audio playback convenience open
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-playing-audio-Troubleshooter
     
    A workaround to resolve the problem, you can follow the steps below.
     
    a. Click Start, type Sound in the box to start the search.
    b. click sound in the results of search at the top of the start menu.
    c. click the reading notice the check mark next to the default device. For most users, the default device is speakers. Make sure that the audio settings are configured as expected.
     
    Then, you can check you have connected the correct speakers to outputs of your sound card, some sound cards have several outputs for front and rear speakers and even subwoofers, check them out.
     
    You can also check if your sound card has its own table of sound mixing or program effects. Some cards have a program outside the Windows speaker beside clock volume icon. Some programs may have set up your speakers for surround, double check windows audio configurations and your sound card audio for Dolby Surround options and enabled and try to turn them off.
    Thank you, and in what concerns:
    I. Suuresh Kumar - Microsoft technical support.

    Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

  • "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 *.

  • 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

  • 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 *.

  • Windows Media play cannot play your DVDs because no compatible decoder is not installed on your computer

    I get this message when I try to play my DVD

    Windows Media play cannot play your DVDs because no compatible decoder is not installed on your computer

    You must purchase and install a few dvd playing software. It takes a codec to play DVDs that will come with this software like powerdvd, windvd. Once installed, you can then choose your Media Player for watching DVDs.

Maybe you are looking for