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More info?)
There are no computers available that will disable macrovision. There are
"boxes" and software that will do this...however be aware that it is
technically illegal to do so , even if just making a backup for personal
use.
Bobby
"IBG" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:d9b501c43b01$e831f250$a101280a@phx.gbl...
> Thanks for your opinion Jerry. My computer is less than
> a week old and I loaded it with the best for its
> category... Do you think that the manufacturer can do
> something to solve the problem? Do you know name brands
> that won't have this issue?
> Thanks!
>
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Just like on VHS - MacroVision can not be removed or
> bypassed.
>>
>><anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>news:d90801c43abe$abab8b40$a001280a@phx.gbl...
>>> Hey I think you are right! I got a note mentioning the
>>> Macrovision thing. How do I get ride of this problem?
>>> Is there any patch that you know?
>>>
>>>
>>> >-----Original Message-----
>>> >Sounds like the MacroVision problem that still haunts
>>> some users of VHS
>>> >tapes. Look at the DVD and see if it sports the
>>> MacroVision label.
>>> >
>>> >"IBG" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>>> message
>>> >news:d6af01c43a42$79fe0680$a001280a@phx.gbl...
>>> >> When I try to watch a DVD movie, imagen keeps
> freezing
>>> >> and/or sound and video are not in phase. I believe
> the
>>> >> DVDs have some protection coding that Windows XP
> cannot
>>> >> read... Looked for patches but couldn't find any
>>> thing.
>>> >>
>>> >> What should I do?
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >.
>>> >
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