Playing CD

[Bob Kulp]

After updating a number of programs, my CD player will not play DVD's
automatically. I have to enter Media Center and select play DVD. Obviously I
corrupted something. Also System Restore will not restore so I expect the
restore points are corrupted. My granddaughter is having a fit. Please help.

Bob

 

[John Inzer]

After updating a number of programs, my CD player will not play DVD's
automatically. I have to enter Media Center and select play DVD.
Obviously I corrupted something.

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For the DVD...you may need to adjust your AutoPlay settings:

How to Change Autoplay Settings
http://www.ehow.com/how_5220936_change-autoplay-settings.html

How to Change CD/DVD content AutoPlay actions in Windows XP
http://www.winbookcorp.com/_technote/WBTA20000846.htm
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Also System Restore will not restore
so I expect the restore points are corrupted. My granddaughter is
having a fit. Please help.
Bob

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It's not unusual for other software to conflict with System Restore...
especially virus scanners. Might be worth try to do the System
Restore from Safe Mode:

(315222) A Description of the Safe Mode
Boot Options in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315222


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J. Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

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This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[Tim Meddick]

Try opening Windows Media Player and sleeting 'Tools' > 'Options' then go to the
'File Types' tab and uncheck all the checkboxes next to each file type and click on
the 'Apply' button.

Then click on the 'Select All' button - to reverse the process - and click on the
'Apply' button again (then on [ok] to exit the Options).

Try opening DVDs

If this does not work, also try opening "Set Program Access and Defaults" on the
'Start Menu' and place the 'radio' button in the top 'Microsoft' option.

Then click on [ok] to exit.

Try opening DVDs again.

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Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London.

 

[Bob Kulp]

Try opening Windows Media Player and sleeting 'Tools' > 'Options' then go
to the 'File Types' tab and uncheck all the checkboxes next to each file
type and click on the 'Apply' button.

Then click on the 'Select All' button - to reverse the process - and click
on the 'Apply' button again (then on [ok] to exit the Options).

Try opening DVDs

If this does not work, also try opening "Set Program Access and Defaults"
on the 'Start Menu' and place the 'radio' button in the top 'Microsoft'
option.

Then click on [ok] to exit.

Try opening DVDs again.

==

Cheers, Tim Meddick, Peckham, London.

After updating a number of programs, my CD player will not play DVD's
automatically. I have to enter Media Center and select play DVD.
Obviously I corrupted something. Also System Restore will not restore so
I expect the restore points are corrupted. My granddaughter is having a
fit. Please help.

Bob

When I double click on the DVD icon I get a display of the files on the
disk.
The restore in Safe Mode cleared up my problem. I shall now try to find what
caused the problem.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Bob

 

[John Inzer]

When I double click on the DVD icon I get a display of the files on
the disk.
The restore in Safe Mode cleared up my problem. I shall now try to
find what caused the problem.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Bob

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You're welcome.

Thanks for the update.

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J. Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk