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    choppy DVD playback on presario v2000

    Discussion in 'HP' started by pk_volt, Dec 18, 2007.

  1. pk_volt

    pk_volt Notebook Consultant

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    title explains my issue


    I think I remember coming across a site where they mentioned something about dma, but it's been a while

    thanks
     
    pk_volt, Dec 18, 2007
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    Playing dvd's shouldn't really be a problem on your machine, what kind of software you use to watch it? If you're a Windows user i recommend win-dvd, WMP can give a choppy playback sometimes is my experience. Not sure why though.
     
    Storm3016, Dec 18, 2007
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    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    does it happen to all DVD's?
     
    timtravel42, Dec 18, 2007
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    Hi, yes I am using windvd and all dvd's are choppy
     
    pk_volt, Dec 30, 2007
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    To check if the DVD has fallen back into PIO mode. Goto Device manager and look for the ATA/IDE controllers and see if any of them are in PIO mode. If they are then uninstall that controller and then restart Windows. It should automatically recognise and set the correct DMA mode on the next reboot.
     
    miner, Dec 30, 2007
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