Viewing DVDs across a LAN

[babyboo]

I was wondering...

I have configured my Linksys wired router and computers for file sharing and haven't had any problems. I am able to access all shared files on either computer across the network (using 10/100 cards). However, what I don't seem to be able to do is to view a DVD across the network. Perhaps it is a limitation or configuration issue with my Intervideo WinDVD4 that I am using (only software player loaded). I am able to select individual MPEG2 files and even a playlist of all of the VOBS from a Video_TS folder on my hard drive but I can not chose "Play DVD From Folder" and get the disc to play in that fashion.

I have yet to try to play back from an actual disk as I haven't shared my optical drives (just thought of trying that...I will test tonight hopefully). I don't want to load another player at this time if it is simply a configuration issue. One more thing...my network utilization when playing the VOBs from a playlist is only around 17% so my connection isn't maxed out.

Any suggestions?
Thanks

[Capmaster]

babyboo,

Have you tried opening the folder on the remote PC with explorer, then in the tools menu, select "Map Network Drive". It'll let you assign a drive letter to the remote HD and if you check the box, it'll attempt to reconnect from that point on every time you restart the PC.

I had to do that to use Nero to burn files from an ethernet 100B-T connected machine. Some apps have to actually see it as a legitimate drive to allow what you're trying, so this ought to work

[babyboo]

Thanks Cap...I will try it. I have just been navigating to the folder on the shared drive through the application. I haven't mappd any of my shared drives in the manner you describe. I will give it a shot!!

[Capmaster]

Thanks Cap...I will try it. I have just been navigating to the folder on the shared drive through the application. I haven't mappd any of my shared drives in the manner you describe. I will give it a shot!!

8) Betcha it works Let me know, huh?

[babyboo]

Sure thing!

[babyboo]

Worked like a charm...As always...THANKS CAP!!

[Capmaster]

Worked like a charm...As always...THANKS CAP!!

8) My pleasure babyboo ...as always