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ronh
10-09-02, 01:25 PM
Anyone ever get the error after installing NVdvd 7.17

"Unable to obtain interface to DVD navigator."

Getting this from a pop-up window called NvSkins.

Anyone else run into this? I'm using a:

GeForce3
Personal Cinema
40.x drivers
saturnotaku
10-09-02, 01:42 PM
Works great for me on my laptop. I'm using the 40.71 drivers here. Since you're using the personal cinema, have you tried the latest WDM drivers for that? That's about all I can suggest for now. :confused:
ronh
10-09-02, 02:47 PM
Well it turns out the issue I'm having is with WinXP and DirectX 8.1

If you do not update to Service Pack 1 for WinXP then it does tno fully install all the components for DirectX. This causes an issue as NvDVD uses many components from DirectX.

I am unable to update to SP1 as the store I bought my comupter from is using some kind of an invalid product key for their WinXP installs. Microsoft has said that the only way to get the full DirectX 8.1 is to update to service pack1!

Anyone know how to get around this?

-Ron
saturnotaku
10-09-02, 03:05 PM
If you or a friend of yours has a copy of Unreal Tournament 2003, the fully updated version of DirectX is on the 3rd CD.

I am unable to update to SP1 as the store I bought my comupter from is using some kind of an invalid product key for their WinXP installs. Microsoft has said that the only way to get the full DirectX 8.1 is to update to service pack1!

I would have a chat with that store then. If they tell you to shove off, call Microsoft's piracy hotline. If you can't get 'em, then Billy G's legal team will. I assume you paid for a legal copy of XP, right?
Essense
10-10-02, 06:46 AM
Just download the new corperate edition with the fully slip-streamed SP1 integrated, it's widely availible and can be had in short-order. www.sharereactor.com is your friend.

Regards,
Mike
anxdiety
10-10-02, 08:02 AM
there was a tweak website that posted a work around for the sp1 install probs with the devils own key. If you can't find the page i am mentioning drop me a line i think i still have it saved somewhere on this pc now
DsK
10-25-02, 05:23 PM
Im using WinXP OEM with SP1 and 40.72, nvDVD 1.71, i get the very same problem. No one seems to know a fix for this. Shame really, i was beginning to like my new nVidia card.
thcdru2k
10-25-02, 07:25 PM
search for the nvdvd171.exe, reinstall it. i had a similar problem, i'm using win xp pro sp1, gf4 ti4200, det 41.03, and have no problems whatsoever with it.
DsK
10-26-02, 01:03 AM
Originally posted by thcdru2k
search for the nvdvd171.exe, reinstall it. i had a similar problem, i'm using win xp pro sp1, gf4 ti4200, det 41.03, and have no problems whatsoever with it. Are you suggesting that this could be a problem with the Det 40.xx?? So far ive been lead to believe it was a problem with the installation of SP1 which was causing the problem. Well, i guess there is no harm in trying out the new drivers, if it works, then ill be happy :D
thcdru2k
10-26-02, 01:20 AM
well no cuz i used nvdvd wit det 40 and below..but hey its worth a try
DsK
10-26-02, 08:24 AM
Crap, tried the new 41 dets, still the same problem, i have a feeling its got to do ith SP1 and the registry.

When i initially install the program it works perfectly, however when i reboot and try and run it again i get that error.