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Kazza · 06-15-2006, 11:50 PM

For some unknown reason my computer won't play DVD's now. I tried reinstalling the media player and it doesn't get it to work. I tried using 'Real Player' and I get the message of no disc in drive 'E'. It shows 'E' only as a cd drive and not as a dvd drive anymore. What do I do? HELP!

***It also shows under 'My Computer'- 'Properties'- Used Space 0 bytes, Free Space - 0 bytes.

80s_Fan · 06-15-2006, 11:57 PM

I have a problem too with playing dvd's on my computer. I can't anymore.
I used to be able to watch them but I think ever since my brother made
certain adjustments to my system; now I can't. I get an error message saying that I don't have a dvd decoder installed in my system.

As for your problem; I wish that I could help you but I can't.
Good Luck with finding someone to resolve it; I know it's frustrating.

Brieannas21 · 06-16-2006, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80s_Fan

I have a problem too with playing dvd's on my computer. I can't anymore.
I used to be able to watch them but I think ever since my brother made
certain adjustments to my system; now I can't. I get an error message saying that I don't have a dvd decoder installed in my system.

As for your problem; I wish that I could help you but I can't.
Good Luck with finding someone to resolve it; I know it's frustrating.

I believe you can go to MS and download some DVD decoders

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kazza

For some unknown reason my computer won't play DVD's now. I tried reinstalling the media player and it doesn't get it to work. I tried using 'Real Player' and I get the message of no disc in drive 'E'. It shows 'E' only as a cd drive and not as a dvd drive anymore. What do I do? HELP!

***It also shows under 'My Computer'- 'Properties'- Used Space 0 bytes, Free Space - 0 bytes.

Wish I could help

Kazza · 06-16-2006, 12:56 AM

I just had a chat with the tech support of Emachines and here's what they told me to do. The best part is that IT WORKS AGAIN!!!

Restore computer in SAFE MODE:
Restart- Press F8 for safe mode- enter-Administrator- Safe mode- Start- All programs- Accesoreies- System Tools- Restore to earlier date.

Hope this helps someone!

06-15-2006, 11:50 PM	#1
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	No DVD in drive? update For some unknown reason my computer won't play DVD's now. I tried reinstalling the media player and it doesn't get it to work. I tried using 'Real Player' and I get the message of no disc in drive 'E'. It shows 'E' only as a cd drive and not as a dvd drive anymore. What do I do? HELP! ***It also shows under 'My Computer'- 'Properties'- Used Space 0 bytes, Free Space - 0 bytes.
	Last edited by Kazza; 06-16-2006 at 12:57 AM.

06-15-2006, 11:57 PM	#2
80s_Fan Healthcare_Clerk Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 1,697	I Can't Play DVD'S Either I have a problem too with playing dvd's on my computer. I can't anymore. I used to be able to watch them but I think ever since my brother made certain adjustments to my system; now I can't. I get an error message saying that I don't have a dvd decoder installed in my system. As for your problem; I wish that I could help you but I can't. Good Luck with finding someone to resolve it; I know it's frustrating.

06-16-2006, 12:56 AM	#4
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	I just had a chat with the tech support of Emachines and here's what they told me to do. The best part is that IT WORKS AGAIN!!! Restore computer in SAFE MODE: Restart- Press F8 for safe mode- enter-Administrator- Safe mode- Start- All programs- Accesoreies- System Tools- Restore to earlier date. Hope this helps someone!