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DVD plays on regular dvd player but shaky on my PC
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sjg1999xp
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22. November 2004 @ 15:27 |
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Thanks I don't have any spyware on this PC, I am going to get a video card and see if that pinpoints the problem.
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22. November 2004 @ 16:22 |
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Don't go gettin a video card just yet, even though it looks like you need one.. LOL try playing your DVD's (Try originals first) through other software like Windows Media or Nero media.. Lets rule out the fact that it's not your software first... Also what settings is your video at right now? example Screen Resolution "1074 by 768" and color quality "highest(32Bit)" thats just an example. I just was wondering what yours is reading right now. You could also update your drivers for the video card and motherboard. There is a lot you could try before spending $$ on a video card. Personally I believe a video card is the most important hardware on your PC. You will run into a lot less trouble with a good video card virsus a high end processor. Just try those suggestions first and let me know what happens...
Good Luck :-)
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sjg1999xp
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23. November 2004 @ 14:19 |
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Thanks again for the help woth this, I know it isn't the copy of my power dvd 5 because I have this installed on 4 other PC's and they play dvd's no problem and I uninstalled and reinstalled this a few times. I am trying to play original dvd's and I am getting the same skipping around with all the startup files disabled. I tried with window media player 10 and it plays the dvd and there is no skipping of the sound but I am getting no visual, just audio, if I could get visual it would be just fine :) The mother board looks old and has a PCI slot so I am unable to install the AGP video card that I had for this. My settings are set at 1024x768 pixels with 24 bit which is the highest I can go. Is there anymore recommandations taht I can try? Thanks again, Steve G.
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23. November 2004 @ 14:35 |
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Try your video settings at 800x600 and 16bit..
Do you have the most up to date drivers loaded for your motherboard and video card?
Let us know ?
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sjg1999xp
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23. November 2004 @ 14:51 |
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You are the man, I changed to those settigns and it is playing now. I am almost positive that everything is up to date in regards to the drivers, I did that last week. It looks like I am good to go, I don't think I need to do anything else because I am able to play originals and backups no problem unless can think of anything else that I should do also. I appreciate the help, this website is great. Thanks again all, Steve G.
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23. November 2004 @ 15:07 |
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No problem it was exactly what I expected. The Video Card. It just can't handle the extra stress. Your DVD's should look just fine in Power DVD at these settings anyway. If you are just using it for what you say then I wouldn't bother doing anything else. If you get a chance you could always buy a PCI video card to up grade, but I would say there is no need if all is working fine now..
I'm glad everything is working now :-)
Don't forget about us if you need anything else and have a Happy Thanksgiving
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sjg1999xp
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23. November 2004 @ 15:17 |
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Thanks have a great holiday also :)
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