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DVD not playing on PC - but other disks are...

londonman81
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I have been trying to play a DVD (film) through my PC but when it reaches the Dell DVD software it fails to start and instead makes loud whirring noises (revs and and up over and over again).
However, it still seems to play normal CD's OK (video and music).
Any clues as to what is happening? Do I need a new DVD drive or is it something else?
Thanks!
However, it still seems to play normal CD's OK (video and music).
Any clues as to what is happening? Do I need a new DVD drive or is it something else?
Thanks!
"To be ignorant of one's ignorance is the malady of the ignorant." Amos Bronson Alcott
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Has it been able to play DVD before ? Can it read dvd that are not movies like dvd games ?Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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Give the DVD a light wash in soapy water and dry carefully .Could be that the laser cannot pickup due to dirt or grease .
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Give the DVD a light wash in soapy water and dry carefully .Could be that the laser cannot pickup due to dirt or grease .
jje
I've tried several different DVD's and same issue with all of them..."To be ignorant of one's ignorance is the malady of the ignorant." Amos Bronson Alcott0 -
COuld be a driver/software issue.
I had this problem with an old computer, later discovered the DVD driver had some how become corrupt and stopped working.
You need to look in your current settings/software list in 'Control Panel' and see if there is anything relating to the DVD driver.
You should, if need be, be able to download the driver/software online for free if needed0 -
The DVD player software on my Dell did not work after Dell helped me with a problem with Windows. It turned out that the DVD software should have been installed prior to reloading windows. The solution was to instal VLC media Player .... give it a try.
Still not forgiven DELL !0
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