A Windows XP help forum. PCbanter

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Home » PCbanter forum » Microsoft Windows XP » Windows XP and video cards, drivers and similar
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

no DVD burning software after reformatting & can't play DVD



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old April 15th 09, 02:29 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.video
jviren
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 4
Default no DVD burning software after reformatting & can't play DVD

I used to have DVD burning software, but my computer (Compaq Presario) was
reformatted recently. The guy who did it said he installed everything on the
recovery discs, but I have no DVD burning software anymore! I don't remember
what I had before, but the manual suggests it was RecordNow!
1) Would RecordNow! be on the supplemental disc, by any chance? Will it
hurt my computer if I put that disc in and see what's on it?
2) Also, I haven't been able to play a DVD either. Windows Media Player
says it can't play the DVD because a compatible decoder is not installed on
my computer. What should I do about this? Why isn't this included in the
DVD burner software...or is it?
3) Is there some kind of burner included in Windows XP?
4) If there is nothing on the recovery discs, what should I purchase that
can have both the burner and the decoder?
Thanks for the help!
Ads
  #2  
Old April 15th 09, 06:20 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.video
Andrew E.
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 3,409
Default no DVD burning software after reformatting & can't play DVD

Run the supplement cd & install the software.WMP will not play dvds w/o
it,is correct.

"jviren" wrote:

I used to have DVD burning software, but my computer (Compaq Presario) was
reformatted recently. The guy who did it said he installed everything on the
recovery discs, but I have no DVD burning software anymore! I don't remember
what I had before, but the manual suggests it was RecordNow!
1) Would RecordNow! be on the supplemental disc, by any chance? Will it
hurt my computer if I put that disc in and see what's on it?
2) Also, I haven't been able to play a DVD either. Windows Media Player
says it can't play the DVD because a compatible decoder is not installed on
my computer. What should I do about this? Why isn't this included in the
DVD burner software...or is it?
3) Is there some kind of burner included in Windows XP?
4) If there is nothing on the recovery discs, what should I purchase that
can have both the burner and the decoder?
Thanks for the help!

 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off






All times are GMT +1. The time now is 12:06 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 PCbanter.
The comments are property of their posters.