Apple DVD Player 2.7: "Apple DVD Player cannot find software it needs" Alert

Symptom

When you open Apple DVD Player, an alert box with this message appears:

"Apple DVD Player cannot find software it needs. Try reinstalling Apple DVD Player. (201)."

Figure 1 Apple DVD Player 2.7 alert box

Reinstalling the Apple DVD Player software does not resolve the issue.

Solution

Reinstall ATI Resource Manager 2.7.3 by

• installing the Mac OS 9.1 Update
• custom installing ATI Graphics if you have the Mac OS 9.1 Install CD
  

Note: The ATI Resource Manager must be present in the Extensions Folder for the Mac OS 9.1 Installer to update it.

Related documents

Document 120022: "Apple DVD Player 2.7 Document and Software"
Document 75103: "Mac OS 9.1: Software and Before You Install Document"