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    T61: how to watch DVD movies and copy data CDs?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by rtlouren, Jan 9, 2008.

  1. rtlouren

    rtlouren Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have a T61 since August 2007, but my laptop didn't come with any kind of software, like Roxio, that allows me to copy a data CD. The only option I have is to use windows vista business burn Cd option.
    I also could never watch a DVD movie on this laptop without VLC.
    I'm probably being dumb here, but is this normal or there's something missing on it?
    I've been trying to install Multimedia Center from Lenovo site, but I couldn't manage to install it (during installation there's always something missing, like \1033.mst, or \multimedia center thinkoffering.mst
    Am I trying to install something that doesn't belong in my computer (although Multimedia Center is listed as download option on lenovo webpage)?
     
    rtlouren, Jan 9, 2008
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  2. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Here you go, from my guide:

     
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    BaldwinHillsTrojan Notebook Evangelist

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    Google ISO Recorder. I use it to slipstream CDs with embedded service packs etc. Works like a charm, is a small program, can right click and burn ISO files, and the mofo is free.
     
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    rtlouren Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you all. I'll try iso recorder.
    I couldn't find DVDplayer on my SWTools.
    I'm intrigued by the fact that I can't install Multimedia Center think offerings. I can download, the files are extracted in a very weird way, and then during installation it says there's something missing. Anyway, I gave up.
    Thanks again for your help!
     
    rtlouren, Jan 10, 2008
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