DVD software help

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

 

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)

 

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

 

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

 

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