Quote: Originally Posted by
crn5008 
The Power DVD trial plays DVDs correctly, but I really dont want to purchase any software that I dont need, because it should play without it.
If power DVD plays it I would think there is a drm in windows media. Try downloading the free VLC player and see if it works. It plays just about any kind of video including VideoCDs and it's
free. VLC Media Player - Free software downloads and reviews - CNET Download.com