Playback Pixelation Problem

[m82492]

I attempted to play back some DVD-R's on my PC that were recorded by someone else. When I opened it with Windows Media Player the picture was heavily pixelated and distorted. I tried opening it with Real Player and it had the same problem. Same problem with the player in Media Center.

When I opened the same DVD's with Power DVD they played perfectly. I never had any of these problems with disks I recorded on my own stand alone recorder.

Anyone know what the problem could be or how to fix it?

[yoda313]

Hi,

?????

If you can play it fine with powerdvd why do you need to use wmp?? I don't know what your issue is. You could rip it and convert it to avi if you really had to use windows media player, I just don't know why you would. I like a full fledged dvd program like power dvd better personally.

Kevin

[m82492]

I just thought it was odd that WMP would open some but not all DVD's. I like the interface on WMP better than Power DVD. I guess I'll have to live with it. Is there a better player to use?