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how to run dvd disc with a normal cd drive ?

Started by Darksinner , Apr 01 2006 10:54 AM

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Darksinner

Posted 01 April 2006 - 10:54 AM

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is there a program tat lets u play dvd disc on ur normal cd drive ??

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Vaillant

Posted 01 April 2006 - 11:20 AM

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No. DVD's and traditional CD drives are entirely incompatible.
You need to buy a dvd drive.

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WinCrazy

Posted 01 April 2006 - 02:59 PM

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The literal answer is "no". However, there are programs that with the use of a DVD drive read the DVD and compresses it into another format so that it can be burnt onto a CD. The new formats are call VCD and SVCD. The catch is that you need a the use of a DVD drive to do this, and, once you have a DVD drive, why would you want to convert it in the first place - just watch it. So, these programs are obsolete now since DVD+CD writer combo drives are so cheap.

An excellent one IMO is the NEC ND-3550A, black, beige and silver. Versions that come with Nero burning software are only a little more expensive.

I have the slightly older sibling, the 3520 and love it.