I already downloaded the plugin for Windows Media Player ($20.00) and it plays DVD's. My concern is if I ever try to reinstall any other DELL software (Like the operating system, which is DELL coded to detect only a DELL machine) that I will get the same bogus message. I am not sure if the last BIOS A09 upgrade may have wiped out the refrence that this is a DELL machine. I am only assumeing that is how they do it.
Really surprised to hear that windvd software is dell specific. any windvd 3 is old. lates is windvd 5. best is to go to download.com and search for dvd software. u can download a lot of dvd palyers for free.
I'm having the same problem with re-installing winDVD. Problem is, I'm trying to install it on my laptop and I dont have internet access right now, so "Just download the newer one." doesn't work for me. Anyone wanna explain why it won't let me re-install the program that came on the computer with the cd that came with the computer?
drslack
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October 23rd, 2003 17:00
I already downloaded the plugin for Windows Media Player ($20.00) and it plays DVD's. My concern is if I ever try to reinstall any other DELL software (Like the operating system, which is DELL coded to detect only a DELL machine) that I will get the same bogus message. I am not sure if the last BIOS A09 upgrade may have wiped out the refrence that this is a DELL machine. I am only assumeing that is how they do it.
Thanks!
Matt007
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October 23rd, 2003 17:00
Really surprised to hear that windvd software is dell specific. any windvd 3 is old. lates is windvd 5. best is to go to download.com and search for dvd software. u can download a lot of dvd palyers for free.
http://download.com.com/sort/3120-2001-0-1-6.html?qt=dvd+software&ca=2001
GODimGLORIOUS
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July 26th, 2005 01:00
I'm having the same problem with re-installing winDVD. Problem is, I'm trying to install it on my laptop and I dont have internet access right now, so "Just download the newer one." doesn't work for me. Anyone wanna explain why it won't let me re-install the program that came on the computer with the cd that came with the computer?