Associations not there.

[crane]

hello,

I was helping my friend to set up certain things on his XP Home
computer, and he asked why his DVD player wouldnt play a dvd.

Did the usual runaround, checking this and that, then after a while I
decided to check out his file associations. When in Windows Explorer,
I clicked on Tools, Folder Options, File Types. What I found was what
I believe to be his problem, but I dont know how to help him fix it.
Under File types, the first dozen or so entries said that they had
"NONE" regarding associations, and all of those first ones were to do
with his DVD player.

Anyone here help?

Thanks

 

[Scott]

Have you tried to reinstall the dvd software ?

hello,

I was helping my friend to set up certain things on his XP Home
computer, and he asked why his DVD player wouldnt play a dvd.

Did the usual runaround, checking this and that, then after a while I
decided to check out his file associations. When in Windows Explorer,
I clicked on Tools, Folder Options, File Types. What I found was what
I believe to be his problem, but I dont know how to help him fix it.
Under File types, the first dozen or so entries said that they had
"NONE" regarding associations, and all of those first ones were to do
with his DVD player.

Anyone here help?

Thanks

 

[Jose]

hello,

I was helping my friend to set up certain things on his XP Home
computer, and he asked why his DVD player wouldnt play a dvd.

Did the usual runaround, checking this and that, then after a while I
decided to check out his file associations.   When in Windows Explorer,
I clicked on Tools, Folder Options, File Types.   What I found was what
I believe to be his problem, but I dont know how to help him fix it.
Under File types, the first dozen or so entries said that they had
"NONE"  regarding associations,  and all of those first ones were to do
with his DVD player.

Anyone here help?

Thanks

Has the unit ever played a DVD?

What software are you using to try to play the DVD and what happens
when you try to play the DVD?

When you put the DVD in, what happens and what do you think should
happen that isn't?

Is the CD/DVD drive capable of playing a DVD? Some older one do not
support it.

 

[dadiOH]

hello,

I was helping my friend to set up certain things on his XP Home
computer, and he asked why his DVD player wouldnt play a dvd.

Did the usual runaround, checking this and that, then after a while I
decided to check out his file associations. When in Windows
Explorer, I clicked on Tools, Folder Options, File Types. What I
found was what I believe to be his problem, but I dont know how to
help him fix it. Under File types, the first dozen or so entries said
that they had "NONE" regarding associations, and all of those first
ones were to do with his DVD player.

All of them? There should be things like "folder", "file folder", "drive",
etc too. Anything that can *contain* files or something like URLs. IOW,
the lack of a file type for a DVD player is normal.

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[John Inzer]

hello,

I was helping my friend to set up certain things on his XP Home
computer, and he asked why his DVD player wouldnt play a dvd.

Did the usual runaround, checking this and that, then after a while I
decided to check out his file associations. When in Windows
Explorer, I clicked on Tools, Folder Options, File Types. What I
found was what I believe to be his problem, but I dont know how to
help him fix it. Under File types, the first dozen or so entries said
that they had "NONE" regarding associations, and all of those first
ones were to do with his DVD player.

Anyone here help?

Thanks

=====================================
Maybe you need a DVD Decoder...the following
links may be worth a look:

Windows XP Video
Decoder Checkup Utility
http://tinyurl.com/ax22e
or.....
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...AC-0AB6-4990-943D-627E6ADE9FCB&displaylang=en

Info on DVD Decoders:
Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
http://tinyurl.com/j9e29
or...
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx

Or you could try one of the following freeware
players to play your DVDs:

VLC Media Player
http://www.videolan.org/

Media Player Classic
http://tinyurl.com/yn7osl
or.....
http://www.filehippo.com/download_media_player_classic/
(just unzip it and run it...no installation required)

Media Player Classic Home Cinema
http://tinyurl.com/y8goy3o
or.....
http://majorgeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7

--

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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

 

[crane]

Has the unit ever played a DVD?

What software are you using to try to play the DVD and what happens
when you try to play the DVD?

When you put the DVD in, what happens and what do you think should
happen that isn't?

Is the CD/DVD drive capable of playing a DVD? Some older one do not
support it.

Thank you both, Dadioh and jose,

Unfortunately, until I go back there in maybe a few days, (wed I hope) I
cant really answer some of the questions you have both asked.

No, I cant say whether his player has ever played a dvd.
No, I cant say what the name of the software is, but I do know he has
software capable of playing a dvd, just cant recall the name of it.
Yes, his player is capable of playing a dvd, as it is a dvd player; but
as for its age, I cant answer until wednesday. (It is a samsung player,
if that helps.)

I dont think he has much luck with games either, because I remember he
said that when he puts a game into the player, it wants to shoot off to
the internet to update some files or whatever; again, the whole topic
only came up as I was about to go home, so I only had time to quickly
look around at what was or wasnt going on.

I wont tie up posting space, but will read any new feedback as it comes
in, and hopefully post back on wed night with new found information.

Thanks

 

[crane]

=====================================
Maybe you need a DVD Decoder...the following
links may be worth a look:

Windows XP Video
Decoder Checkup Utility
http://tinyurl.com/ax22e
or.....
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...AC-0AB6-4990-943D-627E6ADE9FCB&displaylang=en

Info on DVD Decoders:
Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
http://tinyurl.com/j9e29
or...
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx

Or you could try one of the following freeware
players to play your DVDs:

VLC Media Player
http://www.videolan.org/

Media Player Classic
http://tinyurl.com/yn7osl
or.....
http://www.filehippo.com/download_media_player_classic/
(just unzip it and run it...no installation required)

Media Player Classic Home Cinema
http://tinyurl.com/y8goy3o
or.....
http://majorgeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
Requires: Win 2000/03/08/XP/Vista/7

Hello John,

I was just about to hit the hay when I noticed your post,, thank you
for your input and all the links, I never realised there was so much
involved to play a dvd. (I personally dont have one, and never needed
to investigate such things.)

I definately am going to hit the hay now, and will get back to you all
wed' night, if I get to be in front of his computer on wed' itself,,
will provide all info I can gather.

Thanks

 

[crane]

Have you tried to reinstall the dvd software ?

Hello Scott,

No, I didnt get to that stage, or to be honest, didnt even consider it.
I was helping him with other problems when the dvd issue came up.

Are we talking about Software that came with the dvd player? or any
Software that can associate with his dvd player.? I say this, because I
dont think he has any Software, but at the same time, I noticed a
short-cut on his desktop that related to a dvd player. Unfortunately,
it was as I was due to leave his house that the whole issue came up, and
I only had about 10 minutes to look around before I had to leave.

Thanks for reply Scott, have jotted it down for 'things to try'.

 

[glee]

hello,

I was helping my friend to set up certain things on his XP Home
computer, and he asked why his DVD player wouldnt play a dvd.

Did the usual runaround, checking this and that, then after a while I
decided to check out his file associations. When in Windows
Explorer, I clicked on Tools, Folder Options, File Types. What I
found was what I believe to be his problem, but I dont know how to
help him fix it.
Under File types, the first dozen or so entries said that they had
"NONE" regarding associations, and all of those first ones were to
do with his DVD player.

It is normal for it to be listed as "None". Select it in the list, then
click the "Advanced" button near the bottom.
Tell us what appears in the "Actions" box there....name all the listed
actions.

Is "Play" one of the listed actions, and is it in Bold letters, meaning
it is the Default Action?

If "Play"is listed, select it and click the "Edit" button, and tell us
what is listed there.