XP upgraded to Windows 8 and Dell MediaDirect not working

Had windows XP operating system with the dell MediaDirect installed. Now have Windows 8 and can not use the MediaDirect to watch movies. Is there any software out there I can use with Windows 8 so I can watch movies. Before when I had XP my laptop came pre-installed with the Dell MediaDirect. I was able to hook up my projector and play movies at Church using my laptop-Dell Inspiron 1520 and the Projector. Now with the Windows 8, I had to upgrade to from XP because XP was no longer supported my computer is not recognizing DVD Movies and the buttons on my computer I use previously to turn on MediaDirect no longer works. Can anyone help me by either telling me about new software I can get to go with my computer and Projector so I can play movies or how I may use what software I already have? I can not afford to replace my 8 year computer!

  • Moved by Olaf EngelkeMVP Friday, August 21, 2015 1:08 PM Not a Windows Home Server topic
August 14th, 2015 6:31pm

Hi,

We have searched that the Dell MediaDirect has a version which compatibility with Windows 8. You can contact Dell for further support to get the compatible version.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility/CompatCenter/ProductDetailsViewer?Type=Software&Name=Dell+MediaDirect&ModelOrVersion=4&Vendor=Dell&Locale=1033%2C2057%2C3081%2C4105%2C16393&LastSearchTerm=dell%2BMediaDirect&BreadcrumbPath=dell+MediaDirect&TempOsid=Windows+8.1

Once you upgrade to Windows 8, the windows will have a player called Windows media player, and you can use it to play movies if you intend to change a player.

 

Best Regards

Simon

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August 26th, 2015 1:54am

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