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• DVD Windows media player cannot play this dvd because it is not possible to activate the ANALOG on the output display copy protection try to install a driver available for your video card

  When you try to play a dvd it (above) is displayed. Anyone know where I can be able to get a updated driver free for my video card, or in any other way to solve this problem. your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

  When you try to play a dvd it (above) is displayed. Anyone know where I can be able to get a updated driver free for my video card, or in any other way to solve this problem. your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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  What version of Windows are you using?

  The free VLC Media Player may be worth a try...

  It will play anything.

  (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 - 2.0.5 - 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 - 2.0.5 - win64.exe)

  And the following links may be worth a visit:

  (2004673) Windows Media Player cannot
  read the DVD because it is not possible to
  turn on analog copy on the output protection
  view
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2004673

  Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because it is not
  possible to put on the protection against analog copying on the output screen
  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/Webhelp/default.aspx?&mpver=12.0.7100.0&ID=C00D1167&ContextId=61&OriginalID=C00D1167

• 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!

• 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

• Error - Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because there is a problem with the digital copy between your DVD drive decoder and video card protection. Cannot read any DVD.

  Original title: unable to play any DVD

  "Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because there is a problem with the digital copy between your DVD player and the video card protection decoder. Try to install a driver available for your video card.

  I tried to update all the drivers but the problem persists

  Hi Neil,

  1. have you made any hardware changes or software on the computer before this problem?

  2. what version of windows Media Player do you use?

  You can follow this link & check if the problem persists.

  Windows Media Player Error Message help

  
  Reference: How to troubleshoot issues that occur when you play a DVD in Windows XP?

  Hope the helps of information.
  Please post back and we do know.

• 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

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

• Windows Media won't play

  My windows Media won't play

  Hi David a. Greene,.

  See the Microsoft kb article it could be useful.

  How to ask a question
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• 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.

• Error "Windows Media Player cannot play this dvd because it is not possible to activate the analog copy on the output screen protection".

  Original title:

  Trouble viewing a movie on dvd.

  Hi, I have windows 7 on my mini with an external dvd/cd. I'm not able to watch a movie because of the error "windows media player cannot play this dvd because it is not possible to activate the analog copy on the output screen protection. Try installing an updated video card driver"Please help... I am new to this. Thanks in advance.

  Hello

   
  I suggest you try the steps in the following link and check if it solves the problem:
   
  Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because it is not possible to activate the analog copy protection
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2004673
   
  I hope this helps!