HT1657 I am unable to watch tv or rental movies from itunes on my Sony laptop (2007--windows 7)

Granted my Sony laptop VGN-FE770G is 6 years old it no longer plays movies or tv shows thru iTunes
Have tried the troubleshooting tips, i.e., new user account, safe mode, etc and nothing works.
I'd like to get a really good refurbished MAC as I have had so much fun with the iPad, iPhone and iPod....even the old iPaq before it went kaput.
any thoughts on which model?  13 inches is a good size, editing movies?
Karen

Many thanks, Karen.
Open your QuickTime control panel (either via the Control panels, or by going "Edit > Preferences > QuickTime Preferences" in the Quicktime Player). In the Advanced tab, uncheck Enable Direct3D video acceleration:
... and click OK.
Quit the QuickTime Player if you have it open. Restart the PC and try watching the videos in iTunes again. Do they play now?

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