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danielf · 16-08-2003, 21:30

I just rented this dvd from the video shop, and it won't play on my laptop. XP tells me 'windows cannot read from this disk. The disk might be corrupted, or it could be using a format that is not compatible with windows'.

I got another copy from the video shop, same problem.

I've played DVDs on this laptop before without problems. Audio CDs play fine, as do data CDs. Unfortunately, I don't have other DVDs to try (or another player).

Does anyone know what the problem might be? Internet has not been too helpful in finding a solution

As audio CDs work fine, I'm thinking the drive is ok. Maybe the XP patches/updates I applied lately have thrown things?

16-08-2003, 21:30	#1
danielf cf.mega poser Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,687	dvd won't play I just rented this dvd from the video shop, and it won't play on my laptop. XP tells me 'windows cannot read from this disk. The disk might be corrupted, or it could be using a format that is not compatible with windows'. I got another copy from the video shop, same problem. I've played DVDs on this laptop before without problems. Audio CDs play fine, as do data CDs. Unfortunately, I don't have other DVDs to try (or another player). Does anyone know what the problem might be? Internet has not been too helpful in finding a solution As audio CDs work fine, I'm thinking the drive is ok. Maybe the XP patches/updates I applied lately have thrown things? __________________ Remember kids: We are blessed with a listening, caring government.