Cannot play DVD

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>-----Original Message-----
>I have upgraded my computer to windows xp home edition
from windows 98
>second edition. I got 1000 mhz and 512 mb sdram and
geForce 2 mx with 32 mb
>memory.
>DVD-device is Samsung DVD-ROM SD-612S.
>
>Problem: When I try to watch DVD it runs 2-3 seconds
fine and then halts for
>20-30 sec, contiunes for 2-3 sec and then again. Picture
and voice are fine.
>It takes about minute-3 minutes to get it even work.
Suprisingly there are
>some trailers on DVD which work fine. Also addition
videos work really fine.
>I've tried to use Windows Media player 9, PowerDVD,
WinDVD 2000 and WinDVD 5
>and them all have the same problem.
>
>Is this that ULTIMATE MEDIA EXPERIENCE what XP was
about?? I'm very
>dissapointted since i've tried solve the problem for
many weeks and many
>nights.
>
>
>.
>Try shutting off unnecessary services.

http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

[TK]

Already done. No effect.

But thanks.

> >.
> >Try shutting off unnecessary services.
>
> http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

[Cerridwen]

TK wrote:
> Already done. No effect.
>
> But thanks.
>
>>> .
>>> Try shutting off unnecessary services.
>>
>> http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

I'd seriously think about upgrading that graphics card. 32MB under XP really
doesn't cut it. You can pick up a Radeon 9600 for well under £100 (about
£75). Whilst it's not exactly the most brilliant card out there, it's a
zillion times better than the one you're using now!