Thanks for the replies everyone!

Got it fixed up and watched my first DVD this afternoon .... btw, I haven't bought any DVD's, I am renting them (on a free trial at the moment.) I mailed the first one back late this afternoon and I should get the next one on Tuesday at the latest.

Julie, there is nothing in the manual about Windows Media but it is suppose to play picture CD's, DVD's etc, would that do?

Chris