Cannot play DVD with Windows NT.

Issue

Cannot play DVD with Windows NT.

Cause

Because Microsoft Windows NT was primarily designed for a business environment and with the lack of multimedia / DirectX support, most manufacturers do not support their DVD software in Windows NT.

Solution

  • Contact your computer manufacturer or DVD manufacturer to verify if any software is available for Windows NT to allow the DVD to work.
  • Make sure Windows NT is running the latest Service Pack.
  • Consider other companies who develop DVD software compatible with Windows NT as shown in the below list.
  • Consider utilizing a different operating system such as Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
ManufacturerDescription
Creative LabsManufacturer of drives capable of running Windows NT.
InterVideoDeveloper of the popular WinDVD software program with versions capable of playing DVD in almost every operating system.
MargiManufacturer of PC Cards (PCMCIA) solutions for DVD capable of running Windows NT.
Sigma DesignsManufacturer of DVD solutions including Hardware Decoder card compatible with Windows NT.