Copy Protection Error Playing DVD in Toshiba Laptop

ID: Q249044


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional


SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to play a DVD in your laptop computer, you may receive a copy protection warning that states the DVD is not going to play.


CAUSE

This issue can occur if you have an older BIOS on your laptop that is preventing the DVD from playing. This issue has been reported on the following laptop computers:

  • Toshiba Tecra 750 and 780
  • Toshiba Portege 7020


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, update the BIOS on your laptop to the latest version. Visit Toshiba's Web site or contact their technical support group for more information.


STATUS

The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: DVD Toshiba BIOS

Keywords : kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbhw
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: February 1, 2000
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