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    My laptop wont play the DVD

    Discussion in 'HP' started by taejinshikki, Jun 10, 2007.

  1. taejinshikki

    taejinshikki Newbie

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    my laptop wont play dvds. where can i dl a codec for this laptop? Im suprised that my laptop nc8430 did not come with a dvd decoder.
     
    taejinshikki, Jun 10, 2007
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You may need to install WinDVD. C:\SwSetup\DVD\Setup.exe
     
    Greg, Jun 10, 2007
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    mtor Notebook Deity

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    Is windvd or any other dvd software installed?
     
    mtor, Jun 11, 2007
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    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    R4000, Jun 11, 2007
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