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Slow playback performance.
DVD playback is a resource intensive application. Other
applications and/or changes to your system hardware,
software or configuration can impact playback performance.
If playback is slower than normal, try:
1
Closing any other open applications to improve the
performance of the DVD playback.
2
Ensuring DMA (Direct Memory Access) is turned on.
See
for more information.
3
If you have installed new hardware, ensure the
component's drivers support Microsoft
higher and WinDVD. Contact the manufacturer of the
component.
4
Verifying that your display driver resolution, color depth
and refresh rate are optimal for DVD playback. (Some
systems do not support video overlays if these parameters
are not optimal.) Try lowering these settings to improve
performance.
Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting
To ensure the Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting:
1
Click Start, Control Panel, then Printers and Other
Hardware.
2
Click the System icon.
The System Properties window displays.
3
Click the Hardware tab.
4
Click the Device Manager button
5
Click "+" to open the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
Resolving a hardware conflict
"Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting" on page 205
If Something Goes Wrong
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