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    DVD won't play?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by RedSensiStar, Nov 13, 2006.

  1. RedSensiStar

    RedSensiStar Notebook Deity

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    I've been using WinDVD for sometime now.

    And today I tried to play a DVD

    And it came with the message:

    "Create overlay failed. Please lower your screen resolution or color depth and try again"

    I lowered the resolution and nothing happened.

    Do I need a particular codec?
     
    RedSensiStar, Nov 13, 2006
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    Also I have not messed with the resolution or depth color at all. I just watched a diff DVD last night and everything worked.

    My video card drivers are up to date.

    blah...
     
    RedSensiStar, Nov 13, 2006
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    Thibault Banned

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    I had the exact same problem a few weeks ago on my Desktop.

    My DVDs worked fine and one day the same error came up all the time and nothing would play.

    I uninstalled PowerDVD and reinstalled it and it worked. I have no idea what causes the problem but re-installing it fixed it for me.

    Also if I remember correctly using Media Player Classic to play the DVD will still work.

    Sorry I can't be more help.
     
    Thibault, Nov 13, 2006
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