Hi Lauren: The problem is the media player requires files call codecs codec stads for code decoder, dvds, and other files like mp3 and so forth use special decoders to play. If one wishes to play dvd's on Media Player you need to find or purchase the dvd codec.
Fortunately there is a solution. If you visit videolan.org and download vlc media player, it is accessible and it plays just about all the files known to multimedia, including dvd. No charge, no extra downloading of codecs. This problem you have is not uncommon. It was a regular call to tech support where I work, until I installed vlc media player and directed folks to ignore the Microsoft prompts to play with Windows Media player. Give it a try. Jeff At 08:16 PM 3/19/2008, you wrote: >Actually, no, i jus tried. I put in the DVD into my drive and it asked me if >I wanted to use WMP and I said yes. I waited for something to happen, but >nothing happens. No sound at all. What's wrong with WMP11? > >I put in the same DVD into my regular DVD player and I could get it to play >by pressing the play button twice. > >Please advise? > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Cornell Ligon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:42 AM >Subject: RE: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 > > > > > > Lauren, > > were you able to get the DVD to play? You might also want to peruse around > > Windows media.com for more info... > > > > > > > > Best Regards, > > Cornell > > > >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org > >> Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 > >> Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:32:19 -0400 > >> > >> Thanks to everyone for your help. > >> > >> Happy Easter. > >> > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: "Dan Thompson" > >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > >> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 6:52 PM > >> Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 > >> > >> > >>> That is correct. The enter key doesn't always work. You are way not > >>> stupid lady. You actually sound quite > >>> brilliant. > >>> > >>> Have a great evening and Easter!! Hope something cool hops into your > >>> basket, smile. > >>> > >>> ----- Original Message ----- > >>> From: "Lauren" > >>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > >>> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 10:22 AM > >>> Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 > >>> > >>> > >>>> Thank you for the tips. Sorry to sound so stupid, but am I right that > >>>> in > >>>> WMP11 and Jaws, I can press control + s to stop the initial play and > >>>> then > >>>> control + p to play all. I tried the enter key and it did not do > >>>> anything. > >>>> Thank you. > >>>> > >>>> ----- Original Message ----- > >>>> From: "Cornell Ligon" > >>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > >>>> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 10:45 AM > >>>> Subject: RE: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> control S to stop. as noted, in a number of movies, simply presssing > >>>>> enter > >>>>> will start the commercials before the movie... in some cases, you can > >>>>> FF > >>>>> through the commercials skipping to movie content... > >>>>> you will not be able to skip pass the usual copy warnings and such > >>>>> though... > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Best Regards, > >>>>> Cornell > >>>>> > >>>>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>>>>> To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org > >>>>>> Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 > >>>>>> Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:31:15 -0400 > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Hi, > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Whihc controls do you press to stop the initial play before pressing > >>>>>> control > >>>>>> + p to play the movie? I did just upgrade my program to WMP11. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Please advise. Thank you. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- > >>>>>> From: "Cornell Ligon" > >>>>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > >>>>>> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 2:02 PM > >>>>>> Subject: RE: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Hi, > >>>>>>> I can't tell you anything about the list, but I often use WMP 11 to > >>>>>>> play > >>>>>>> DVD movies. In most cases, it's a matter of hitting cntrl S to stop > >>>>>>> the > >>>>>>> initial play, followed by cntrl P to start the commercials before > >>>>>>> the > >>>>>>> movie. In many other cases, merely hitting enter will start the > >>>>>>> movie. > >>>>>>> Your friend may be experiencing the screen that asks you to select > >>>>>>> which > >>>>>>> version of the movie you'd like to watch, such as theatrical, behind > >>>>>>> the > >>>>>>> scenes, final edit etc. It largely depends on how the movie studio > >>>>>>> set > >>>>>>> up > >>>>>>> the DVD and of course, a number of features may not be accessed via > >>>>>>> screenreaders. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Best Regards, > >>>>>>> Cornell > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>>>>>>> To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org > >>>>>>>> Subject: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 > >>>>>>>> Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:53:37 -0500 > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> I have a friend who has Jaws 7 and use Windows Media Player 10. > >>>>>>>> They > >>>>>>>> are trying to play a DVD. can The play list can be reached by using > >>>>>>>> control > >>>>>>>> alt and l. How can one get the DVD to start the first chapter by > >>>>>>>> using > >>>>>>>> Jaws? > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> I am not good with playing dvd's with out using power dvd. > >>>>>>>> Please help! > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> Sincerely, > >>>>>>>> Dan > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >>>>>>>> http://www.pc-audio.org > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >>>>>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >>>>>>> http://www.pc-audio.org > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >>>>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >>>>>> http://www.pc-audio.org > >>>>>> > >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >>>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >>>>> http://www.pc-audio.org > >>>>> > >>>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >>>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >>>> http://www.pc-audio.org > >>>> > >>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >>> http://www.pc-audio.org > >>> > >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> > >> > >> > >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > >> http://www.pc-audio.org > >> > >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > > http://www.pc-audio.org > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >http://www.pc-audio.org > >To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >[EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
