can't play VCD anymore

[frances]

Hello, since I wiped my computer clear and reinstalled my programs (long story), I haven't been able to play a particular VCD on PowerDVD anymore. The rest of the VCDs work but just not this one. It works fine on Windvd but not POwerDVD. How do I get it to work on PowerDVD again?

[Prospero424]

ALl I can think to try is getting a newer version of PowerDVD, then after completely removing your current PowerDVD version from your computer (deleting registry entries manually if necessary) install the new copy.

Prospero

[frances]

I know this is a stupid question, esp for guys like you but, how do I delete it from the registry? Of course I know about it but I've never touched it before.

[Prospero424]

You should only muck with the registry if uninstalling PowerDVD then installing the newer version does nothing to help you. If this is the case, open up regedit (start-run-"regedit") make sure "keys" is checked and search for PowerDVD. As always, the standard warnings apply, this CAN screw up your PC royally. I removed Nero Burning ROM recently this way, and it screwed up Windows so bad that I had to reinstall XP completely. But the odds are slim that this will happen to you, just don't blame me if the odds bite you in the ass!

Prospero