Newbie with XP media center

[Lesmoore]

I just got a new computer with Windows XP media center. They included DVD software, Arcsoft Showbiz 2. I have been trying to burn DVD's that will play in my standalone DVD player without success. The software seems very user friendly and comprehensive. The DVD's I have burned play fine in my computer DVD drive. I have been using DVD+RW media.

I have been reading alot on this site but have yet to see any mention of Arcsoft Showbiz 2. I am also wondering whether the problem may be that my Philips DVD player is fairly old.

Any feedback on Arcsoft Showbiz 2? Any another thoughts?

[hech54]

1) Check to the left (DVD Players - compatibility) to see if your Philips accepts +RW's.
2) Are the RW's being "closed or finalised" after the burn is complete....IE...did you mean they play in the DVD-ROM or DVD Burner?
3) Try a regular DVD+/-R ?
4) Are the "creations" from DVD or from something like a camcorder?
It is most likely something SIMPLE...."No Worries".

[Lesmoore]

The software does say "Closing" at the end of the burn. I played the finished product on the same computer just using the DVD player. My DVD player wasn't among those listed on this site but it is fairly old. What I am burning are movies that I recorded with the XP Media Center. I will try DVD-R to see if that helps...I understand that may be more forgiving.
Thanks for you input Hech54.

[hech54]

My girlfriend's fancy but older Sony DVD Player won't even play CD-R's....so it's possible your DVD player is "one of those".....maybe not a Sony....but one that hates anything "home grown". They're out there.

[FOO]

Windows XP media center

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