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- FreeDVD V.2.0.0 (Released on 2/17/2001)
- Copyright (C) 2000, 2001 Maple Ware Technologies
-
- Introduction:
- -------------
-
- FreeDVD is an easy to use completely FREE DVD Player for Windows.
- You can playback almost any DVD and it works with just about all
- DVD Drives.
-
- New in Version 2.0.0
- --------------------
- + New control interface
- + Subtitles feature added
- + Fixed minor bugs
-
- Installation (Win95/98/ME/NT/2000):
- ------------------------------------
-
- Before you begin installation, please make sure that you have the latest
- version of Direct X installed on your system. Otherwise, FreeDVD will not
- run properly.
-
- 1. Run Setup.exe from the directory where you extracted the files
- and follow the instructions.
-
- 2. Restart your computer.
-
-
- Uninstalling FreeDVD:
- ---------------------
-
- If you wish to uninstall FreeDVD goto Add/Remove programs on your
- Control Panel and select FreeDVD in the installed programs list.
-
- Click the Add/Remove button.
-
- ******************************************************************
- IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have DMA enabled for you DVD drive.
- Otherwise DVD playback will be slow and choppy. If DVD playback is
- slow, follow the steps below.
- ******************************************************************
-
- Enabling DMA:
- -------------
-
- 1. Click on the 'Start' button
-
- 2. Select 'Settings' -> 'Control Panel'
-
- 3. Now double-click the 'System' icon
-
- 4. Select the 'Device Manager' Tab
-
- 5. Select the [+] next to CD-ROM and you will see your DVD drive
- appear in the list. Double-click that drive. A properties window
- will appear.
-
- 6. Next select the 'Settings' Tab and check the box labeled DMA. If
- the box is checked, DMA is enabled. If it is unchecked, you need
- to check it now.
-
- 7. Click 'OK' and restart your computer so that the changes can take
- effect.
-
-
- Common Errors and Fixes:
- ------------------------
- Failed to locate IDVDInfo2 or IDVDControl2 interface you may have an out
- of date component. Please upgrade to newer version of Dshow.
-
- Suggested Fix:
- **************
- You need to update your version of Direct X to the latest version.
- You can do this by going to http://www.microsoft.com/directx and downloading
- the current version. When it is installed the components should be updated
- on your system and the problem should be fixed.
-
-
- Obtaining Technical Support:
- ----------------------------
-
- Since this product is freeware, technical support is not available. If you are having
- problems, please check the common errors and fixes above.
-
- Common Errors and Issues related to FreeDVD can be found at the URL below:
- http://www.mapleware.com/support/freedvd.html
-
- Bug Reporting:
- --------------
-
- If you come across any problems or bugs in the software, please don't
- hesitate to send them to us so that we can get them fixed. Send bug
- reports to support@mapleware.com
-
- Keeping the program up-to-date:
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-
- You can check for the latest versions of this software on our website
- at www.mapleware.com/freedvd/
-