1–8 Software Guide
CD and DVD Software
Playing DVDs with WinDVD
InterVideo WinDVD is an application that enables you to play 
DVD movies. WinDVD is preloaded on the notebook, but not 
preinstalled.
Installing WinDVD
Although WinDVD can be installed by following the prompts that 
appear on the screen the first time you insert a DVD, Compaq 
recommends that you install WinDVD from the Setup Compaq 
Software icon before inserting a DVD.
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Some DVDs contain third-party DVD player programs such as 
PCFriendly. If you insert a DVD that contains a third-party player 
program before you have installed WinDVD, you are prompted to 
install that third-party player program and not WinDVD. If you 
prefer to install WinDVD, decline the third-party player 
installation, usually by pressing a No, Cancel, or Exit button, then 
close the installation window.
To install WinDVD from the Setup Compaq Software icon:
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In Windows XP Professional, select Start > Setup Compaq 
Software icon. Select InterVideo WinDVD > Next button, 
then follow the instructions on the screen.
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In Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Home:
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If the Setup Compaq Software icon is on the desktop, 
select the icon > InterVideo WinDVD > Next button, then 
follow the instructions on the screen.