Microsoft KB Archive/249044

= Copy Protection Error Playing DVD in Toshiba Laptop =

Article ID: 249044

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition

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This article was previously published under Q249044



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 that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Additional query words: DVD Toshiba BIOS

Keywords: kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbhardware kbprb KB249044

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