Why won't my laptop play DVDs?(need help)

[Moyer]

I put a DVD in and it'll play for a while, then the picture will freeze &/or get distorted. Is there a setting I need to change, or do I just have a crappy video card?

It's an Inspiron 8600 w/ Mobility Radeon 9000.

Is there any way to get a new video card for it if that's what's needed?

I'm sure this sounds stupid cause I don't know a lot about computers, but oh well. Thanks.

[edtost]

go to dell's support site, download the driver file for the dvd drive, delete the drive from device manager (in control panel) and reinstall using the new driver after restarting.

[Patrick del Poker Grande]

Turn the parental protection setting down to allow you to watch your porn.

[Moyer]

Do they have a better driver file now or do you think mine is just messed up?

[PoBoy321]

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Why won't my laptop play DVDs?(need help)

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Because God stopped loving you.

[InchoateHand]

Try microwaving it.