I'm having real problems getting pc-dvd-rom game to work
I'm pretty new at this so nothing too technical
2006-06-27 00:29:14 · 12 answers · asked by normantrousdale@btinternet.com 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
thanks to those who have tried to help.....
probably a dodgy disc
to those who didn't - why bother....
oh and by the way - don't hide your real name and photo if you are going to be nasty.......
2006-06-27 00:44:13 · update #1
Yes you have a DVD drive but you may not have the software installed to play the game that you wish to play. Read the booklet and see if there is a site where you can download the software it is usually free.
2006-06-27 00:41:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can play a DVD (like a movie) and watch it on your computer screen, you have a DVD-ROM (read only memory). You cannot create your own DVDs unless you have a DVD burner (designated by DVD-R or DVD-RW)
But interactive games may not always work unless the game is actually installed (set up) on your computer. If you put a game DVD in your computer and nothing happens, you need to click on:
start -> my computer -> then double click on the icon containing the DVD
Depending on the particular DVD, one of two things will happen. The DVD will operate normally and you'll be able to access the game, or, you will get a prompt to open or setup the DVD. That means you might have to create an internet connection in order for the game to run.
Hope this helps a bit.
2006-06-27 00:40:48 · answer #2 · answered by Angry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the front of your CD/DVD drive, usually on the front of the little tray that opens. It will have symbols on there that indicate whether the drive is a CD drive, a CD writable drive, a DVD drive or a DVD writeable drive.
If the drive is able to play DVD's, it is (an least) a DVD-ROM drive. Could also be a DVD writeable drive.
What kind of problems are you having with the games? If you post more detail, we may be able to help with the problems...
2006-06-27 00:36:26 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. homestead windows 2000 and Xp combine DVD and CD-ROM drives (protected CD-RW and DVD-RW drives besides) right into a unmarried form of gadgets, like they do with Imaging gadgets (Cameras and Scanners customarily). A DVD ROM is fairly affordable to purchase at a Wal-Mart.
2016-10-13 21:12:57 · answer #4 · answered by cohan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you put a DVD into your drive and it plays via media player or another program, then yes, you indeed do have a DVD drive in your system. Check the front bevel of your drive, many manufacturers put the device model type (ie DVD, DVD-r +r, DVD RW, etc) right on the front. Also, check your device manager and see how it is listed in there.
Hope this helps.
2006-06-27 00:35:31 · answer #5 · answered by Louis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.If the game dont get started may be the problem is in the game
2006-06-27 01:33:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have a DVD-ROM if you can play DVDs.
2006-06-27 00:34:37 · answer #7 · answered by ampotratz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some game manufacturers require you to go their web set and download their codecs (it enables you to play) when you put the disc in , what is it saying? better still what game is it, by whom etc.... if you post back i will try to help
good luck
2006-06-27 01:00:23 · answer #8 · answered by Taffy Comp Geek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do but its probbabally a problem with the game not the driver
2006-06-27 01:01:30 · answer #9 · answered by Norah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No if you glue wings to a horse does it mean it can fly?
2006-06-27 00:33:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋