Interested in uninstalling that and loading another player? You usually get a copy of one with a retail packed DVD-ROM, COMBO DRIVE, OR DVD RW.
What did that ThikPad come bundled with - WinDVD 4? I don't think you can download that for free from IBM or elsewhere. Do you have the installation disc? You may be able to contact WinDVD as a paid user, even if it was OEM.
Let me look. I may have an old one around here.