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• Tecra M2: unable to read DVD or use WinDVD 4

  Recently, I replaced my Tecra M2(: MODEL NO PTM20E-0MTGR-EN, SERIAL # 54579007G) hard drive and reinstalled windows xp.

  I did most of my files on an external drive, but I don't have the original installation discs. I am now unable to read DVD or use Win DVD 4 (which came with the machine.

  Is there a file I can download to reinstall dvd playback or otherwise what method can I use to wind dvd port 4 from the external hard drive (there the dll and .exe file but no installation file)

  Thanks for your help

  If you have written about WinDVD player bundled with the laptop, in this case, the situation is as follows: WinDVD player is part of the installation image and may not be downloaded from the Toshiba download page.

  If you want to use the same application, you need to download a free version of the download from producer page or buy it as all other applications. When you buy the computer Toshiba laptop to ensure that each customer can view DVDs and install WinDVD player. If you use original recovery image, you can use it every time but if you want to use your own OS, in this case you are solely responsible for the installation of the OS and software to use.

  If you have preinstalled with success the OS I recommend using any DVD player application. Intervideo WinDVD, one do not.

  Good bye

• DVD read CD and DVD - R but unable to read DVD + R

  Hello

  I have a HP Pavilion dv4 and am running Windows 7.  I recently discovered that my optical drive (hp CDDVDW TS-L633N) is unable to read DVD + R.  The unusual detail is that it reads DVD-R, and CD without any problems.  Also, I can write a DVD + R.

  Because I just returned from Latin America, I thought that this problem was related to the locale.  Nope... the regional setting is correct.

  I uninstalled the driver and restarted the computer, but that didn't work.  I also downloaded Windows Fix it tool and failed there as well.

  Any other suggestions?

  Thanks for the suggestion.  I'm embarrassed to say that at the end of the day, there is a very simple solution that I forgot.  In other words, the lens just needs a good cleaning.

  Because it was reading DVD-R and CD format without any problem, I assumed the problem was related to a software problem.  After cleaning the lens with a Q-Tip and isopropyl alcohol, however, everything seems to be.  Thanks again for all the suggestions!

• A40 - 231 is unable to read DVD-R.

  Burned or blank DVD - R doesn't recognize my A40-231 waiting for a few minutes, the disc turns in the reader, from time to time, then stops. Factory pressed DVD are fine, CD - R is very good, only DVD-R can't be read... I tried several Verbatim and TDK + R discs.

  Hello

  Are you sure that this drive is compatible with media CD/DVD + ?
  As much as I know the reader in this device is only compatible with CD - R, CD - RW, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD - RW, DVD-RAM (read-only).
  In addition, you should try different DVD from different manufacturers. But like I said no + DVD.

  Good bye

• Unable to read the new downloaded ok dvd codecs and video de-codeur audio cd time still unable to read dvd eject and offers to help in the search for a disc

  Using vista home edition and CD-ROM scsi peripheral dva slimtype

  Maybe the free VLC Media Player
  be worth a try.

  (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)

• Unable to play DVDs on my Toshiba laptop

  I can't play DVDs on my Toshiba laptop.

  It started a few months there with DVD freeze. Now, I am unable to read DVDs at all.

  Tried a few internet solutions. Have also made approximtale six weeks ago and next to the factory. Have installed all Windows updates. Unable to read the DVD. Incidentally can still play CDs.

  Any idea what is the problem and a solution please.

  Thank you very much.

  Hello

  Can you please tell us what operating system you are using and what model of laptop.

  In any case, if your optical disc drive can read CD but not DVD, it is possible that the driver is defective or the lens is dirty.
  The first time, please clean the lens.

  If this will not help it is possible that ODD has problem with the calibration of the lens.

• Cannot read DVD + RW or CD - r under Windows XP service pack 3.

  I have a Windows XP with service pack 3 and I am currently unable to read DVD + RW or CD - r on my computer.  The computer thinks that the disk is empty, even if the information is there and it works fine on other computers.  It * can * read commercially created the CD and DVD, however.  The only fix I can find is in the 899527 article which I'm unable to install since it was apparently incorporated in service pack 3 already.  I contacted the manufacturer of the drive and it seems to work fine according to them.  Does anyone know what anyone else that I can try to fix this problem?

  Thank you

  Shaun

  It is very likely that your optical drive needs a firmware update to play the new formats of optical media.  Please tell the forum the brand and the model of the optical drive and the make and model of your system if the optical drive is packed with it. We are not omniscient!  Information you provide; complete your answer will be...

• Satellite Pro M40: CD/DVD multi recorder - unable to read or burn movie data

  Hello
  This recorder satellite pro m-40, is strange; I am able to boot from the dvd, read data DVDs, burn a cd, but, unable to read or write data (original) film; I already try with a few movies from dvd without success!
  Any idea?

  Thank you!

  Ronald

  Hello Roladn

  Can you please detailed explain what you want to do exactly? You want to copy the original DVD movie and burn your own copy or what?

• Unable to read HD-DVD

  Hello

  My reader DVD-Rom (Toshiba DVGW/HD TS-L802A ATA) ceased HD playback
  discs. He was fine until there are 3dys, but is now unable to read these
  type of DVD, even if she plays again all other formats. After a long
  Wait, in the course of which everything freezes, I have to either eject manually
  or wait for a message "cannot play this disc."
  Tried the update of drivers, change the resolutions and supply, disabled options
  and her allowed back again once without success. Even tried to update the
  BIOS by following the instructions in "Knowledge Base", but an error message
  "file wrong size ROM, came.
  Can anyone help? It's really frustrating because I got 5 free
  HDDVDs and I saw up to this one... and I
  really enjoyed.

  Thank you very much.

  Kind regards

  Is this your thread too http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums//message.jspa?messageID=112122?

  On which you want to continue the discussion?

• Qosmio G30-201 is unable to read the hd discs

  I cleaned the lens of the hd player and the discs are all clean and withought scratches. The reader will read audio CDs and regular CDs, he also wrote for the dvd and cd discs.

  When I insert a HD disc in the drive it just continues to produce a whiring sound strang and will not play.

  I played the hd movies on the laptop when I got it first, but he is unable to read it now.
  Help, please.

  Steve

  Hello

  so, if the player has played before that should always work, or? :)
  Installed a few programs that could possibly affect the playback of HD discs? It might be a good idea to recover your system, perhaps to issue it s just a software.
  Otherwise, if I were you, I´ll sent my machine to a service partner chartered for a material balance of health. (You still warranty?)

  Welcome them

• Satelitte P850-132: optical drive read DVD but not CD

  Hello

  I have a P850-132 of Satellite of Toshiba (PSPKAE) with a Mat * one optical drive DVD-RAM UJ8B0.

  I have the latest drivers for the optical drive installed (6.1.7601.17514).

  Problem: Reads DVD very well, but cannot read the CD.

  When you try to play a CD, the player makes a low clicking noise: ~ 4 quick clicks, then a second of silence, ~ 4 quick clicks... The player repeats this model by clicking silence/4 times, then goes silent. Nothing else happens.

  The drive is defective? Is there an easy way to check if it is?

  The pointers will be deeply appreciated :)

  Hello

  Looks like the laser lens is unable to read data from the CD.
  Try to clean the lens of the laser using a fluid tip and alcohol of wadding.
  In my case it helped to get the other disk works on my laptop.

• Satellite U300 - DVD player can't read DVD

  I got my U300 for about a year and a half, and now the DVD player has stopped working properly.

  I can play DVDs without problem, but I am unable to read CDs or disks of software. When I double click on DVD - RW on my computer, a message appears telling me to insert a disk in drive D, when it is already there!

  Anyone know what is the problem and how can I solve this problem? Any help is very appreciated! Thank you!

  Hello

  You can try the steps to follow

  -Try to remove upper and lower filters. If you n t know how, read this Microsoft KB article:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314060

  -Remove the drive from Device Manager CD/DVD, and then restart the laptop. After the reboot of the CD/DVD drive will be recognized again. Maybe it works.

  -Perhaps there is dust on the lens. You should try to clean the lens of the CD/DVD drive.

  In the worst cases, the CD/DVD drive must be replaced :(

  Good bye

• After you download CyberLink PowerDVD 12, am unable to read the comics

  Since the download, CyberlinkPower DVD 12, am unable to read the comics if it starts with a trailer or advertising.  When it comes to the "Play" button, nothing happens.  Someone, please help that Cyberlink will not say as to what is happening.  Thank you.

  Hello

  As much as we want to help you with this, I fear that this issue is not part of our scope of support. I recommend you contact CyberLink support, as they are one who takes over this issue properly and in the best position to address this problem.

  Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

  Thank you!

• 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.

• Cannot read DVD or CD error: "Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.

  Original title: I CANNOT READ THE DVD OR CD ON MEDIA PLAYER, IT is A what NO NOISE 'n' INSTALLED EITHER ALL THE IDEAS THAT DO?

  I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE PLAYER ON MY LAPTOP, I JUST GOT ALL OF THE DELETED CONTENT SO THAT IT IS FIXED AND I AM UNABLE TO PLAY DVDS OR GET ANY SOUND MEDIA PLAYER WHEN I ENTERED A DVD THE MESSAGE READ:

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

  ANY IDEAS PEOPLE? I THINK I NEED TO REINSTALL THE SOUND AND EVERYTHING BUT DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA OF THAT KIND OF THING OR WHERE TO GET IT FROM :( ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

  Hi SARAH-82.

  The sound works fine when playing any video recorded or audio files on the computer?

  Method 1: You may need to download the audio effect plug-ins or ability of DVD in Windows Media Player, please visit the link below

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

  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: 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.

  Method 3: To the problem of audio or audio playback, you can follow the steps mentioned in the link
  Tips for solving common audio problems

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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