how come i have sound when playing a dvd with windows media player but no picture?
818138
try d/l the latest version of MP. \nE
368274
If there is already a built in DVD drive, you only need an appropiate Player to play DVDs. I would suggest the Real Player, you can get it for free from http://www.real.com\n\nYou can see what type of CD/DVD you have. Right click on My Computer / Properties / Hardware / Device Manager / click on the + sign beside DVD/CD-Rom Drive and it will show up.
351552
There is a driver issue. Re-install Windows Media Player.
1033615
Software -> Windows Media Player\nHardware -> DVD ROM/DVD-RW ROM
345355
If you have an external dvd recorder, it should just plug in to the usb port and your pc should detect it.\n\nIf not, you might have to reinstall it again.\nOnce you pc detects it then it shows up as a drive in your MyComputer.\n\nIf Windows Media Player wont detect it then use another media player. There's lots of them out there.\n\nYOu can use winamp, apple quicktime, Core player, Ultra Player, well i could go on and on.\ngood luck\nstef
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Check to see if you have the proper dvd codecs installed.  This can be an issue, especially if you're using Windows Media Player.  Also try updating the drivers, either through MS or though Dell (since it is Dell product).  Also, if you have multiple dvd/cd burning programs installed it might cause conflicts.
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That is actually common.  What it sounds like you need is a codec.  I trust the ones at http://www.free-codecs.com/ \n\nBe very thorough and specific and find the one you need to avoid downloading multiple codecs.  Are you getting an error message at all?  Sometimes the computer will prompt you to download the codec and eveen show you where to get it. \n\nAnother good way to find the right codec is to google the words "no audio" codec, and either the file extension/type or the application you are trying to view the movie in (i.e. Windows media player).  Chances are someone else out there is having the same problem and posted Q&A in a forum somewhere.
641919
Check for DVD Burner or if it is a Codec go to microsoft, do searches and try installing ones that you may need.
719504
yu had a dvd player of some sort on it, now it is gone or not working, You need to install a dvd paling software like windvd or power dvd to get the dvd codec installed, and then media player 10 will play them
944559
I have been asking what this was for awhile now. Finally, I deleted Windows Media Player totally off my computer and re-downloaded it, as well I "saved to computer" and now mine works just fine. Good luck!
834771
Try opening you file in windows media player. If that does not work, install more codecs ( google search "codecs" ). You can also install vlc ( http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ ).
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First check whether you have DVD-ROM on ur system. Then put the disc in. The label should be on top side. Then open Windows media player. Then click the inverted triangle icon on the top left of the window u opened. Then click \nPLAY--->DVD OR VCD----->THEN UR DRIVE.\nIF THAT DOESNT WORKS DOWNLOAD vlc media player from:\nhttp://www.download.com/VLC-Media-Player/3000-2194_4-10497762.html?tag=lst-0-1\ndownload and install
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plays colour and black and white dvd's
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You need a DVD Codec.  Software that is capable of watching the DVD Format such as PowerDVD or WinDVD come with this codec.  Once you have this software, you can watch DVD's using the software or in Windows Media Player.  Your DVD drive should have come with this software.
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I'm assuming you downloaded a video.\n\nIf so, the video has to be in the format that your stand alone DVD player can play.\n\nIf the video is in avi, mpeg, mov, wmv, etc., then most likely your DVD player will not be able to play.\n\nHowever, you can hook up your laptop to the TV using S-video or other connectors to view it.\n\nOtherwise, you will need to find a software that will convert the downloaded movie to the format that your stand alone DVD player can read.
198079
Yep, you need 3rd party software to play DVD's in WinXP.  You need to be a lot more specific with what you mean by "not working."
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There could be a few different things, one of the easiset, and you might have already done this.\n\nDouble click on your speaker in bottom right corner, \n\nclick on options then properties, check all the boxes, then make sure none of the check boxes for different audio types is checked(muted)  make sure all the sound controls are up all the way.\n\nSounds like you might have 1 that is down or muted that controls sound that the DVD player is using.\n\nOr as above mentioned to connect that cable from the DVD drive to your sound card/ mboard.