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charlie45   10-03-2009 at 01:40:22 PM

hi, every time i insert a DVD into my computer, i try and double click on the drive, but an error comes up saying

"D:\
This file does not have a program associated with it for performing these actions. Create an association in the Folder Options control panel."

what do i do?


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4ryan6   10-03-2009 at 05:40:19 PM
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Well make sure you have DVD playback software installed, could be one reason.

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charlie45   10-04-2009 at 02:11:41 AM
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and what program(s) like windows media player, vlc, powerDVD?

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SevenVirtues   10-04-2009 at 04:23:20 PM
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Yes, those all play DVDs.

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godbrother   10-05-2009 at 12:55:51 AM
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Yes, I would suggest DivX and VLC. Even Media Player 11 works. Make sure you update your OS to the latest service pack. I.e - XP SP3.

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godbrother   10-05-2009 at 12:56:43 AM
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As a matter of fact, when you insert it, "right click" on the D drive icon, and select "Open With" and then select your playback software from the list given.

Also, select on the bottom of that window "always open with this program"

Hope this helps.

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charlie45   10-05-2009 at 03:57:42 AM
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godbrother wrote :

As a matter of fact, when you insert it, "right click" on the D drive icon, and select "Open With" and then select your playback software from the list given.

Also, select on the bottom of that window "always open with this program"

Hope this helps.




it opens when i AutoPlay, and it pops up, but i still cant double click on it, it keeps saying the error.. i mean its no big deal, but i wanna double click, right clicking to make a program play it is disgusting

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godbrother   10-05-2009 at 04:13:34 PM
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^^ Aww, that looks like it could be a OS bug. That used to happen to me alot on Windows XP Home. Like, 1 or 2 years down of useage, would start with these annoying bugs and glitches. Useally a fresh install will fix it, along with any other problem you may have.

But there are also ways around it. As I said, it looks like your OS is coming to the end of its life span, an needs a reinstall.

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charlie45   10-06-2009 at 12:17:48 AM
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Alright, thanks you all for the help, especially godbrother.

I should reformat soon, it's been slacking and crashing awhile now anyways

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godbrother   10-12-2009 at 04:23:15 PM
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charlie45 wrote :

Alright, thanks you all for the help, especially godbrother.

I should reformat soon, it's been slacking and crashing awhile now anyways



No problem, glad I could help. :)

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