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Windows 7 upgrade and program HP DVD Play

I have a compact presario cq50-139wm computer. I watch DVD movies using a program HP DVD play. I recently upgraded this computer  from Windows Vista Home Basic to Windows 7 Home Premium. My HP DVD Play program no longer fuctions. I uninstalled it and attempted to reinstall it and the install fails and states that this software is intended for windows Vista only. HP tech support states that they have a fix but I must purchase a maintaince contract for $170. I can not afford that at this time. Can you help?
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Well, take a look at Windows Media Player 12, built into Windows 7.  It is a very capable music and video player, and you may not miss any capabilities of HP's DVD Player:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/windows-media-player-12
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A lot of DVD's have issues with codecs and also with Media Player and DRM (copyright) issues. I have used a number of "other" media players to get around both issues and lately have been using a free one called VLC Player (Video Lan Media Player) which works very well. If you use the built in media player and it has issues you can download a 'codec' pack and install it but the only way I have been able to get some DVD's to play when there is a copyright issue is by using a player other than Windows Media Player. (This issue occurs even with store bought DVD's)
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This solution worked perfectly. I downloaded and installed the fix and my
HP DVD Play program now works. This Paid for my membership in Experts Exchange
It saved me $170. Thank you EE.