Is Microsoft's Silverlight Causing DVD Playback Issues?

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After installing Microsoft's Silverlight, users experienced issues playing DVDs through various media players, including Microsoft's own programs and ZoomPlayer. Despite uninstalling Silverlight, the problem persisted, with error messages indicating that no DVD or BluRay disc could be found. Users reported that they could still read and write data CDs and DVDs, but movie playback was affected. Ultimately, uninstalling Silverlight resolved the issue for some, allowing them to return to watching movies. The situation highlights frustrations with Microsoft's updates impacting system functionality.
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Last night I broken down and installed Microsoft's Silverlight. Ever since then I've not been able to play any DVDs, whether via Microsoft's programs or ZoomPlayer (my favorite). I uninstalled Silverlight, but still no joy.

I have no problem reading or writing data CDs or DVDs, but when it comes to playing movies, all I get is "Could not find a DVD or BlueRay disc."

Any ideas?

Regardless, THANK YOU, MICROSOFT, for jacking up yet ANOTHER perfectly functional portion of your operating system.

I've already switched to http://download.openoffice.org/" .
 
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Uninstalling silverlight solved the problem. Back to watching movies.
 
mugaliens said:
I uninstalled Silverlight, but still no joy.

mugaliens said:
Uninstalling silverlight solved the problem. Back to watching movies.

Huh?
 
jarednjames said:
Huh?

That's Microsoft logic for you.
 

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