Multimedia - Windows 7

A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically
Check to be sure the disc is not scratched or damaged.
Clean the disc.
Conserve system resources by trying the following suggestions:
Log off the Internet.
Change the color properties of the desktop:
1. Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution.
2. Click Advanced Settings > Monitor tab.
3. Click High Color (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected.
4. Click OK.
Disconnect external devices, such as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device.
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