Compaq Presario DVD runs in slow motion. How to

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From your description I understand that the DVD drive is not working and you have code 10 error in device manager.
Do not worry, run the following fix on the pc and then restart the notebook.

http://www.techiesspot.com/filez/cddvdfix.reg

thats because the playback from the dvd is always a lil slow as it pushes ur dvd lense hard to read the content.

Copy the dvd on ur HDD and then play it from there is the best solution to increase the dvd life as well

Try Using a different DVD player. try download VLC
http://www.videolan.org/vlc

If that doesnt work try as follows>>

Memory Installed256 MB (1 x 256)

This is not a sure fix. There are alot of factors that can lead to this problem. But as above, the memory that came with the pc is not that much in todays standards.
Ram modules are cheap and boost performance.

yes

Check how much space you have left on the hard drive - could be getting close to full capacity.

error when opening dvd rom

1. delete temporary internet files.
2. run disk cleanup then defrag if needed.
3. if you need help doing these tasks i'l gladly walk you through them.
4. empty your recycle bin

Try to Enable DMA in property of My Compter>hardware>device manager>Secondry IDE channel property...

have u installed the software for dvd? get it installed