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    cant maximize while playing dvd's

    Discussion in 'HP' started by macscac, Sep 11, 2004.

  1. macscac

    macscac Newbie

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    ok, i have a zv5000. (zv5242qv)
    its 15.4 widescreen

    when playing any dvd in any dvd playing program,
    i can only watch the movie in a minimized fashion.
    if i maximize to full screen, i get only a black screen.
    altho i still hear the sound of the movie

    got any ideas? this is quite frusterating
    thnax
     
    macscac, Sep 11, 2004
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  2. Venombite

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    Try upgrading your display drivers.

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    Venombite, Sep 11, 2004
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    macscac Newbie

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    by display drivers are u referring to my nvidia drivers?
    if so, yes ive done that
     
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    Are these actual DVD's or are they DivX files? What players are you using to play the movies? I've heard that Media Player is a bit flakey, try upgrading Media Player (if that's what your using) or any of the other players you're using.

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    Venombite, Sep 12, 2004
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    they are actually store bought dvds
    im currently trying to use win media 10
    but it does the same prob w/ interactive dvd player and windvd
     
    macscac, Sep 13, 2004
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    Actually, I think I had a similar problem with WinDVD. The software/drivers it loaded into the system seemed to have messed up something in the system. I un-installed it and installed PowerDVD that came with my video card (desktop) and it worked fine. You may want to try the same thing.

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    Venombite, Sep 13, 2004
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