When I use PowerDvd to play an ISO file, PowerDvd sits and spins from between 8 to 30 seconds before the DVD starts to play. That seems way too long. Shouldn’t it be quicker?

By contrast, if I use Windows 10’s built-in ISO file mount capability, then use PowerDvd to play the DVD, everything is substantially instantaneous.

What’s the scoop?

Here’s the information requested for all problems.

PowerDVD full Version: 15.0.2211.58

PowerDVD Trial Verison?: No

PowerDVD SR DVD150828-09 (DVD150616-03)

PowerDVD TR Number (if shown): TR151019-002

Operating System (including x86 or x64 Bit Version): Windows 10 PRO 64-bit

Do you use administrator or restricted user account? : Administrator

Is your PowerDVD a Retail product or bundles with HW? : Retail

Used VGA: NVida GeForce GTX 750 Ti.

Used VGA driver version : Version 10.18.13.5382

Used Audio device VIA

Used Audio device driver version 6.0.11.1000

The Audio setting in PowerDVD and in OS (default devices)

Used ODD drive (full model name and Firmware Version) None

Used Display(s) ViewSonic VX2453

What kind of display connection (HDMI/DisplayPort/VGA/DVI) HDMI

What Display refresh rate do you use while Playback (24/25/50/60/120/...)

Are you using single or dual monitor environment Single

Are you using clone or extended mode (if use two display)(3D only) None

Please provide detail info about 3D setting in PowerDVD

What kind of Antivirus SW are you using Norton Security

Which Internet Browser Software is installed IE 11 and Chrome

Do you use virtual ODD (e.g Daemon Tools) None

Did you try with AERO on/off (especially on low end VGA) Yes

Do you use Hardware acceleration/Software Decoding or TrueTheater Effects? Yes