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    g73jh wont play dvds

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by mondog73, Jan 12, 2011.

  1. mondog73

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    i just got a g73jh from best buy and i'm trying to watch a movie on it but nothing happens. when i go to my computer and try to open the dvd drive it says please insert dvd. i installed windvd 8 and it still isn't working does anybody have any ideas?
     
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    frosty5689 Notebook Evangelist

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    Can you actually read a CD with the DVD Drive? Tried another DVD?
     
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    CCCP works great like mentioned. Another one to try is Klite - Standard
     
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    Yeah Klite is good too, I just personally prefer CCCP.

    I recommend you get one or the other not both!
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jan 12, 2011
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