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Wrong DVD
      #371472 - Sat Nov 10 2007 11:15 AM
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I have a Dell XP desktop, and about two months ago I also bought a Dell laptop, but have never used the vista DVD unit up till now. When I ran a DVD it told me that it is not suitable for this geographical area and I should get a compatible DVD. I have used this DVD on my Dell desktop with no probs. in the past. Is it a case of contacting Dell - which I dread.

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Re: Wrong DVD [Re: cauldbum]
      #371486 - Sat Nov 10 2007 01:55 PM
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Try opening your Device Manager:

Start (Vista Orb) > Search dialog box > Type: devmgmt.msc > Enter

Click on the DVD/CD Drive > Double click your device > DVD Region > Scroll down to United Kingdom > OK

You have a limited amount of changes in this option to supposedly prevent piracy. You can have unlimited amounts, but it's not for me to advise.

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Re: Wrong DVD [Re: cauldbum]
      #372400 - Fri Nov 16 2007 09:05 PM
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. . . . solution any good??

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Re: Wrong DVD [Re: Fusion]
      #372416 - Sat Nov 17 2007 12:26 AM
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Apologies Fusion for not coming back, as I said, I intended getting into your suggestion but my daughter has taken laptop and I hope to get it back either Sat.(tomorrow) or Sun. Cauldbum

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Re: Wrong DVD [Re: Fusion]
      #372728 - Mon Nov 19 2007 04:04 PM
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Fusion - eventually got the laptop and carried out your suggestion! all worked 100% first time.
Thanks again Cauldbum.

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Re: Wrong DVD [Re: cauldbum]
      #372741 - Mon Nov 19 2007 05:17 PM
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