Well, I did what everyone said. I downloaded a DVD Reader Software thing. I'm using DVD X Player, a free trial currently, but whenever I insert a DVD it says I must insert it into drive E:. So I went to My Computer > Drive E: and it says there is no disk that is being read. Why? :| I hope this is more information that may help you figure out my problem than in the last question. Thanks.
2007-06-11 06:39:06 · 8 answers · asked by alexa. 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Well, I did what everyone said. I downloaded a DVD Reader Software thing. I'm using DVD X Player, a free trial currently, but whenever I insert a DVD it says I must insert it into drive E:. So I went to My Computer > Drive E: and it says there is no disk that is being read. Why? :| I hope this is more information that may help you figure out my problem than in the last question. Thanks.
Edit: Alright, I need a DVD Drive. Where do I get one, do I have to buy it?
And my computer is not /too/ old, I think we got it in 2001 or 2002.
2007-06-11 06:56:42 · update #1
maybe you have to get the DVD drive.. not a CD drive
2007-06-11 06:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by kimbogurl23 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the DVD was was not prepared commercially (like a movie or software distribution), the DVD might not be the correct type of media for your particular drive. There are different types of dvds: +R, -R, +RW, -RW, and DVD-RAM, and most drives read all of these formats, but not all drives do. You can check your drive's capabilities with the tool at the link below.
Otherwise, you might try going to the Device manager (Control Panel-->System--> Hardware-->Device Manger-->DVD/CD drives) and uninstall the DVD drive. Then restart your computer. The computer should find the "new hardware" and reload all of the drivers.
That's the only things I can think of.
2007-06-11 14:01:16 · answer #2 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The software recognizes E: as your DVD ROM. Is it possible that you have more than one DVD in your PC? The software may be choosing the first available DVD drive. Check the software for available playback drives.
2007-06-11 13:45:09 · answer #3 · answered by jcristallo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
store bought dvd?
try xvid.org
or divx.com
burned dvd - make syre the dvd works on the machine it was burned on, or try another machine and that same dvd.
if the dvd was working and stopped,m it may be the laser has worn. in which case buy a new drive.
2007-06-11 13:41:59 · answer #4 · answered by basscleff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think u r system is not reading the format of DVD X player becaz it is not the major extensions to play audio or video when u insert the disc it is recognized the extension and if it is mp3 or avi or some other extensions which windows media player
2007-06-11 13:47:42 · answer #5 · answered by jacknjay k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guesses for this are:
A: you do not have a DVD drive
B: The disc you are using could be messed up, try another
2007-06-11 13:47:20 · answer #6 · answered by neodude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to have a DVD player first. . . before the DVD software to work . . .
2007-06-11 13:43:53 · answer #7 · answered by helpdesk916 ♦♣♠♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get in contact with customer support of the company that your computer is made from. it could be your driver or computer.
2007-06-11 13:43:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋