DVD ROM DRIVES

[F1118]

Is there any software that needs to be installed in order for a dvd rom drive to recognize a dvd? I have a dvd rom that will read any data cd but it gives the "drive not accessible" error when you put a dvd in. I've installed win dvd but am not sure if I need to install anything else or not.

[F1118]

I've found something about Direct Show Codecs but if someone knows it would be nice if you would post all that is needed to play a dvd on a windows 98 machine.

[wulf109]

Windows generic driver should have no problem recognizing a DVD-ROM.
If your drive won't read a DVD it's either defective or it's not a DVD-ROM.

[F1118]

so theres not a codec or anything thats required to play a dvd?

[wulf109]

PowerDVD or WinDVD would have installed any codec needed for playing DVD.
If you open the disk in Explorer,can read the file structure of the DVD?

[MOVIEGEEK]

Install ForceASPI drivers and UDF Reader.

[F1118]

No ... I cannot browse the drive that the dvd is in when its in the drive .. like i said in my 1st post.