Why does my Laptop DVD player run so slow

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  1. Starguard

    Starguard Fresh Meat

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    I have a Lenovo Laptop that overall works pretty well. The only problem is that whenever I play DVD's, it starts to drag them where the sounds is sort of garballed.


    What do you think could be the cause of this?
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    the dvd player software most likely. What are you using? Try something else.
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    I've never heard of a Lenovo computer. :shrug:

    As for the dvd player, do you have other programs open and/or running in the background?
  5. The Exception

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    Lenovo bought out IBM's computer production services.
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    The Exception The One Who Will Be Administrator Super Moderator

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    Tell us what the specifications are on it, including processor, memory, and graphics card.

    Also tell us what kind of software you're running for this DVD.
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    1.6 GHz Intel Celeron M 420 Processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM, 40GB Hard Drive DVD/CD-RW Drive, Modem, Wireless 802.11b/g, 15" LCD Display - XGA (1024 x 768), Windows XP Home.
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    Kyle You will regret this!

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    To play DVDs, you have something installed called a decoder. While basically a codec, it often comes with a wrapping paper of software as well. Popular software choises are InterVideo's WinDVD and Cyberlink's PowerDVD. Cyberlink's implementation is also frequently distributed (likely with a dubious legal status) in most codec packs. Do you have either of these programs installed?

    If you just watch it through Windows Media Player or another player, chances are good that one of those is sitting around somewhere on your system. Take a look around and report back.
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    Power DVD is installed for sure