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I just bought a sony dvd burner(dru 540a)internal. For some reason in windows media player I get a picture but no sound when trying to play a movie. Could somebody please help.
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I just bought a sony dvd burner(dru 540a)internal. For some reason in windows media player I get a picture but no sound when trying to play a movie. Could somebody please help.
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"For some reason in windows media player I get a picture but no sound when trying to play a movie. "
WMP doesn't play DVDs without a lot of help. For now, use DVD player software.
Bob
I have windows xp. 512mb ram. I know my processor is slow(633mhz pentium). When I run neroshowtime I get sound but the picture stutters. Any suggestions.
"have windows xp. 512mb ram. I know my processor is slow(633mhz pentium). When I run neroshowtime I get sound but the picture stutters. Any suggestions."
1. NO SPYWARE ALLOWED. Tell what tools you use to detect and remove.
2. TURN ON DMA. Just like Microsoft to turn on DMA by first turning it off, the procedure is noted at http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/storage/ide-dma.mspx
Many just look and see DMA if available, but again the Microsoft penchent to turn this on by turning it off and on is written:
"To enable DMA mode using the Device Manager
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Open Device Manager.
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Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers to display the list of controllers and channels.
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Right-click the icon for the channel to which the device is connected, select Properties, and then click the Advanced Settings tab.
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In the Current Transfer Mode drop-down box, select DMA if Available if the current setting is "PIO Only."
If the drop-down box already shows "DMA if Available" but the current transfer mode is PIO, then the user must toggle the settings. That is:
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Change the selection from "DMA if available" to PIO only, and click OK.
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Then repeat the steps above to change the selection to DMA if Available."
3. Set the video colors to 32 bit or MILLIONS of colors.
Best of luck,
bob
You didn't tell much about the host machine.
Tip: If you are asking for help to troubleshoot a computer-related problem, please be sure to include all the necessary information (ie: operating system, model number, hardware, software, etc) that will help others identify your problem for a speedy resolution.
You may have installed some Intel Accelerators or something is not installed and this is why the Microsoft instructions don't apply.
Best of luck,
bob
It is a compaq 5bw220. 633mhz celeron. windows xp. 512mb. sony dru-540a. On board sound and video.
See if Compaq notes any drivers at hp.com Some i810/815 boards need a driver package.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&tool=softwareCategory&product=93691 lists a few...
Best of luck, and remember no spyware, millions of colors.
Bob