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    Dell Media Direct wont work

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by wendymn, Dec 23, 2006.

  1. wendymn

    wendymn Newbie

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    I recently purchased a Dell Inspiron 9400 laptop. I was first able to play dvd's and cd's using media direct and now I cannot play them, I cannot even open media direct by itself. I downloaded a k lite codec hoping this would help but it doesnt. I considered reinstalling media direct onto my laptop but I think I have to reinstall windows xp as well to do so, something I dont wanna do. If anyone knows the problem or possible solutions that would be greatly appreciated.

    thanks
    wendy
     
    wendymn, Dec 23, 2006
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  2. jim6172

    jim6172 Notebook Evangelist

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    depends on the version of media direct if it is 2.0 go to dell support and download media direct repair utility
    if it is 3.0 you have to reinstall m/d by formating with 3.0 dvd and then reinstall xp install all drivers then reinstall m/d 3.0
    hope this helps pm if questions
    jim
     
    jim6172, Dec 23, 2006
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