DVD software help

[zoombini]

Hi,

Im not really up on DVD hardware/software and hoping someone can help.

I bought a DVD burner from a local dealer, installed it, and everything works fine. WinDVD 4 came bundled with it, but I wasn't told anything about a serial number required to activiate it (which came up when I tried to install it). I checked the WinDVD website, and I now think I might have been given a trial copy. Is there any free DVD software that allows u to play/burn DVDs??? I tried just playing a DVD and it seemed to install software for me, but an error came up saying there was a problem with the video subsystem and to try changing my resolution. Ive done this, but it didn't help. Might it be worth updating Direct X or graphic card drivers?? I just want to get DVD's playing and it's frustrating.

Thanx for any help.

Spec: WXP SP1, 256 DDR RAM, 40G HD, AVG Antivirus

 

[J-Son]

yea you should update your drivers

and you could try DeepBurner or Burn4Free CD & DVD(come with spyware/adware)

or Sun CD/DVD Burner(comes with spyware/adware)

 

[zoombini]

Whats the best commercial package then? I don't really want spyware on my system as it can cause all sorts of problems despite the programs the stop it.

Should I have been given the proper software when I bought the DVD Drive??? I may go back to the shop.

Thanks

 

[J-Son]

you should of got software with the dvd drive but not all shops give one especially if private company but if major company go back

 

[zoombini]

It was just a small computer shop unfortunatley. I found a freeware program: media centre classic so will give this a go and see if it's any good.

Cheers