Hi Sunshine,
Make sure you have installed or meet the following requirments in Windows
2000
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Requirements for DVD Video Playback
Windows 2000 requires the following items for DVD video playback:
DVD-ROM drive: can be an IDE or a SCSI drive.
DVD decoder - can be either a hardware decoder (physical card in the
computer) or a software decoder (usually some type of DVD player tool).
Video card/video card driver that supports DirectShow and Macrovision copy
protection.
Sound card.
DVD player tool - Windows 2000 places a shortcut to a basic DVD video
player on the Start menu when a supported decoder is detected.
For more information about hardware requirements, refer to the Windows 2000
Hardware Compatibility List (HCL). The latest HCL is available on the
following Microsoft Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/hcl/default.asp
Software Decoder Issues in Windows 2000
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There are no software decoders included with Windows 2000. Some software
decoders work with Windows 2000 while others may need an update to work
properly. There are third-party software decoders that are compatible with
Windows 2000. Check with the manufacturer to obtain the latest version of
its software decoder.
If your computer is preloaded with DVD video software decoders, contact the
manufacturer of the computer or the software for any updates.
Upgrading Decoders from Microsoft Windows 95/98 to Windows 2000
When you upgrade a computer running Windows 95 or Windows 98 to Windows
2000, there can be issues with upgrading DVD solutions. The following list
describes some common DVD video solutions:
Mediamatics DVDExpress software decoder.
The player program remains, DVD playback is functional.
Zoran SoftDVD software decoder.
The player program remains, DVD playback is not functional. You can
playback unencrypted DVDs.
XingDVD software decoder.
The player program is removed. DVD playback is functional with Windows 2000
DVD player.
InterVideo WinDVD software decoder.
The player program remains, DVD playback is functional.
RAVISENT CineMaster software decoder.
This decoder is not compatible with Windows 2000.
RAVISENT CineMaster LC 3.0 hardware decoder, RAVISENT CineMaster C 1.2
hardware decoder.
This hardware decoder is unaffected by an upgrade.
Ali DVD decoder hardware decoder.
No drivers are included with Windows 2000; you must obtain drivers from the
manufacturer.
Hardware Decoders
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Windows 2000 includes drivers for the following hardware decoders:
Ravisent Cinemaster 1.2
Ravisent Cinemaster 3.0
Toshiba Version 1 decoder (Infinias)
Toshiba Version 2 decoder (Tecra 750/780 with Virge Display)
Toshiba Version 3 decoder (Tecra8000/Portege7000, 7010, 7020 with Neomagic
display)
For more information look at the article
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;249334&Product=win20
00.
also
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];218617 for more
troubleshooting.
Thanks,
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