I just tried to play a DVD in Windows Media Player like I always do, but it's not working. I keep getting this error: Windows Media Player has encountered a problem and needs to close. Also, when I try to run my DVD Ripper I get this error: Unable to read from E:\VIDEO_TS\vts_01_1.vob Driver may not be unlocked. And I also have PowerDVD and when I try to play DVDs it says: Error Code: 80040216 An object or name was not found. I tried restarting my computer and I checked the driver and it says that it is functioning properly and that the device is enabled. It plays CDs and CD-RWs fine. What could have happened? Everything was working fine a few days ago when I played them.

I never have any luck with WMP unless it's content it finds. I'd toss it and get a real media player. Sounds like you need to reinstall your codecs. Try reinstalling the drivers for your DVD ROM. J. j e r u v y a t y a h o o d o t c o m

Okay, I tried reinstalling it using Compaq Help and Support Center and it got about half way and then I got this error: Unable to run the test. Device not found on the system! Then I clicked OK and then it finished. I tried playing a DVD and I got the same results.

Hi Kelly, What model compaq do you have? And look in device manager and get exactly what it says is your dvd rom. Model, brand version. Post please

Hey oil-tan, this is from kelly's post about the dvd problem.it's a compag 7550 the cd dvd is a lite-on combo ltc-48161h media mpg cd-rom the error message # is 80040216 It won't play dvd's on media player-real player or power dvd or any dvd program? please help thefoz

Hi, I have LTC-48 on Acer P4, i would say run a system restore, it should do the trick. of course you will have to reinstall burning software/power DVD etc.

hi. im getting the same problem. with me the pc doesnt detect hte dvd in there - the drive looks empty through windows explorer. my dvd-rom drive is a samsung sm-348B. i tried reinstalling the drivers, uninstalled and reinstalled the dvd drive - unhooked the cables, rehooked the cables. tried updating my dvd software - now have NDVD, WinDVD and PowerDVD. i have basically tried everything but nothing seems to work. this problem strated up about two - three weeks ago. anyone have a solution? pl help! mp