DVD Decoder / CD Burning

[gnoobl]

Hi,

I recently purchased a secondhand laptop, which has a DVD drive and external CD burner (Benq - 48 x 16 x 48).

When I attempt to play a DVD I get a message saying "Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because a compatible DVD decoder is not installed".

Also, I am new to burning software and am unsure about using the burner. Do I need software such as Nero to burn CD's and does it explain how to do so?

Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Chris.

[mektek]

You need software programs to burn CD's - usually some is bundled with the CD writer such as Nero or easy cd creator - Search your program files to see if you have any CD burning software

You will also need software to view DVD's - that should have automatically started up to play a DVD if it was installed.