C casioguy Member Apr 19, 2006 #1 Anyone tried to play a DVD? I get an error message 'An unexpected error is returned by your DVD-ROM. Power DVD might not be compatible with it.' Same message with Windows Media Player.
Anyone tried to play a DVD? I get an error message 'An unexpected error is returned by your DVD-ROM. Power DVD might not be compatible with it.' Same message with Windows Media Player.
N nicka Member Apr 19, 2006 #2 I know this may be basic, but why not play it in OS X, where it would work fine w/o any issues? Nick
D dr_lha Junior Member Apr 19, 2006 #3 My guess would be that PowerDVD is looking for the region control part of the DVD and that it isn't emulated by Parallels.
My guess would be that PowerDVD is looking for the region control part of the DVD and that it isn't emulated by Parallels.
E earthling Bit poster Apr 19, 2006 #4 Nero I just installed Nero 7 and had no problems playing back DVDs. A _little_ bit choppy at times but for the most part everything worked. (windowed, not full screen)
Nero I just installed Nero 7 and had no problems playing back DVDs. A _little_ bit choppy at times but for the most part everything worked. (windowed, not full screen)
C casioguy Member Apr 19, 2006 #5 If programs like AnyDVD can run in Parallels, then the region-lock on the Mac's superdrive/combodrive would be rendered moot...
If programs like AnyDVD can run in Parallels, then the region-lock on the Mac's superdrive/combodrive would be rendered moot...
