I am unable to play DVDs. I receive the message "Playback failed due to a problem with the video subsystem. Lowering your screen resolution or color depth may fix the problem." This problem is with all the Players.I aldready restored my PC once and before restoration I would be able to watch DVDs too.
These are the details:-
RAM : 1024MB (1GB)
Hard Drive : 80GB
LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+R/RW drive with Double Layer support
I also tried VLC Player as many people said but that did'nt work. I hope you can help me in solving the problem.
2007-02-27 16:16:49 · 4 answers · asked by John Michael 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I tried to play many DVDs but they all give the same message.I also lowered the resolution but that did not work too.
2007-02-27 16:32:25 · update #1
It sounds like you need to install a DVD decoder. Windows media player doesn't support DVD playback out of the box - it needs a software decoder. Check out the microsoft website for adding DVD playback:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306318
2007-02-27 17:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by txdavid74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible that the driver for your video card needs updating. Try going to the manufacturer of your video card, and download the driver for the card and install it. Hope this helps.
2007-02-27 16:44:02 · answer #2 · answered by Jolly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
Since it says that lowering your screen resolution might make it work again, why don't you try that:
-Right click on desktop
-click properties
-click settings (tab)
-lower the resolution
Hope this helps!
2007-02-27 16:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by martin_pc_maintenance 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you try a differnt DVD or only that one? if they all dont work try bringing youre PC to a tech store.
2007-02-27 16:25:35 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋