Why can't I play a DVD in Windows NT?
Updated: 12/30/2019 by Computer Hope
Below are the most common reasons why you may be unable to play a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) movie in Microsoft Windows NT.
- Contact your computer manufacturer or DVD manufacturer to verify if any software is available for Windows NT to allow the DVD to work.
- Make sure Windows NT is running the latest Service Pack.
- Consider other companies who develop DVD software compatible with Windows NT as shown in the below list.
- Consider utilizing a different operating system such as Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
| Manufacturer | Description |
|---|---|
| Creative Labs | Manufacturer of drives capable of running Windows NT. |
| InterVideo | Developer of the popular WinDVD program with versions capable of playing DVD in almost every operating system. |
| Margi | Manufacturer of PC Cards (PCMCIA) solutions for DVD capable of running Windows NT. |
| Sigma Designs | Manufacturer of DVD solutions including hardware decoder card compatible with Windows NT. |