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  I guess that the video is not DVD compatible Mpeg2.  According to the DVD player, some will play other formats, too.  If there is no program for video on the computer, try Windows Movie Maker (free) to see if the video will too be converted to standard DVD Mpeg2.

• disc CD - r will not play using a DVD player

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  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
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  It is always better if you include your question in the body of your message.

  Unless you had a special software that would create a video CD (VCD) your
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  http://m-Lov.blogspot.com/2007/11/you-can-use-Windows-Movie-Maker-to.html

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• HP dv6t 1200 MediaSmart app will not play blu ray dvd. Keeps wanting me to check updates

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  If you use HP MediaSmart DVD to read Blu - ray disc, try the following.

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  Hello

  See this link:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-pictures/Windows-DVD-Maker-videos-i-produce-wont-play-on-my/549c3c40-F02C-43b5-961f-6aa121197993

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  The project with photos and music. None of the effects or transitions. Project play 100% in movie maker after completion. Said created sucessful and raises questions to save on another cd. Plays correctly in computer with media player, but does not play in any dvd player.

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  You have posted in a forum of WinXP, so I think that you are running
  WinXP?

  The project must be saved in a folder on your hard drive
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  Enter a name and a location.
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  Burn any Format video DVD PC
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  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers community.

  On some of the DVD player, you will not be able to play DVD + RW discs.  You will need to use DVD + r (read DVD) drive and check if it works.

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  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/burn-a-DVD-video-disc
   
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  Original title: Save as one file other than .wmv

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  Hello

  Thank you for contacting Microsoft Answers.

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  Director of Windows

  After a musical slide show on cd it will play fine on my pc, however I cann t he can read on my dvd / tv player. I use Fuji-r discs.

  When you use the same disks to record music only files I have no trouble to play them on my dvd/tv

  IAM a PAO and starting with the PC and would like to receive no assistance. Roy

  After a musical slide show on cd it will play fine on my pc, however I cann t he can read on my dvd / tv player. I use Fuji-r discs.

  When you use the same disks to record music only files I have no trouble to play them on my dvd/tv

  IAM a PAO and starting with the PC and would like to receive no assistance. Roy

  ========================================
  If you want your CD with video to play on a free-standing DVD
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  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 *.

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