Dvds recorded on video to dvd recorder wont play elsewhere

Hi there, a friend has a Samsung video to dvd recorder. It records onto dvd fine and will play back on the same equipment. However, when he puts in his laptop to play back it recognises there is a dvd there but won't play it! Any suggestions please... many thanks

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Mosr DVD recorders have a "compatible" setting or require you to "finalise" the disc. Check that is being done.

It's also worth checking that the laptop will play other DVDs sometimes you need a codec.

Posted on Jun 23, 2009

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