DVD drive + Windows XP + Media Player = no go?!?

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It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The latest media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new DVD drive andit won't play a DVD?!?
 
Peter said:
It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The
latest media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new
DVD drive and it won't play a DVD?!?
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Correct.
Get a DVD Decoder.
 
It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The latest media
player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new DVD drive and it
won't play a DVD?!?

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Your brand new DVD drive should have come with software (unless you
purchased an OEM drive). You should have something like PowerDVD. This is
the software you will need.
 
There are freeware codecs check here http://www.divxmovies.com/codec/

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It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The latest media
player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new DVD drive and it
won't play a DVD?!?

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Correct.
Get a DVD Decoder.
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WHY won't it play it? Surely it should be built into windows media player? I don't have to get an mp3 decoder for it to play mp3s.

So, where do I get one and is it free? Google only produces lots of things to be paid for.


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Your brand new DVD drive should have come with software (unless you
purchased an OEM drive). You should have something like PowerDVD. This is
the software you will need.
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I'll try Power DVD, I think I have it somewhere. I didn't think PowerDVD was anything more than an alternative to media player. If I install powerDVD, will media player then use powerDVD's decoder too?
 
Peter said:
It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The latest
media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new DVD drive
and it won't play a DVD?!?
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it's due to licensing issues for the MPEG2 codec.
there are free ones about, or purchase PowerDVD on WinDVD
 
Your brand new DVD drive should have come with software (unless you
purchased an OEM drive). You should have something like PowerDVD. This
is
the software you will need.
Click to expand...

I'll try Power DVD, I think I have it somewhere. I didn't think PowerDVD
was anything more than an alternative to media player. If I install
powerDVD, will media player then use powerDVD's decoder too?





PowerDVD is a decoder and will play the movies. It also installs the codecs
needed that will usually allow Windows Media Player to play the DVD
(although Windows Media Player is not the better option).






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Johnny said:
I'll try Power DVD, I think I have it somewhere. I didn't think PowerDVD
was anything more than an alternative to media player. If I install
powerDVD, will media player then use powerDVD's decoder too?





PowerDVD is a decoder and will play the movies. It also installs the codecs
needed that will usually allow Windows Media Player to play the DVD
(although Windows Media Player is not the better option).
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Yes, but the players mentioned are much better at playing dvd's than
media player.
 
Odd that ATI can give you it free, but MS cannot?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...ac-0ab6-4990-943d-627e6ade9fcb&displaylang=en
Use this utility to check if your decoder is compatible with MP10..
You should be able to get the decoder free from your video cards OEM, I got
mine from ATI for my Radeon 9600XT..
j;-j
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Peter said:
Might have known it would be some annoying law.

I thought MS were immune to laws though?
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It's the other way around. Those with deep pockets get charged more.
 
It's the other way around. Those with deep pockets get charged more.
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It's still chicken feed to them.

How come windows includes zipping capabilities? MS didn't give a shit about PKWare did they?

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You could always replace all other media players on the system and get free
DVD playback by finding some freeware called Media Player Classic; It give
you al the functionality of the current Media Player, minus the overly pretty
graphics. And, it plays DVDs, and with the right codec pack - I reccomend the
K-Lite pack - You can play just about any other media format.
 
JH2215 said:
You could always replace all other media players on the system and get free
DVD playback by finding some freeware called Media Player Classic; It give
you al the functionality of the current Media Player, minus the overly pretty
graphics. And, it plays DVDs, and with the right codec pack - I reccomend the
K-Lite pack - You can play just about any other media format.
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I personally would try Cyberlink's Power DVD perfect playback you could
buy it or go to a Bit Torrent site and download it but if you do
download the power dvd from a bit torrent site don't update it or
register it
 
I have the same problem with my DVD not playing on my Windows XP SP2
computer. I have a Compaq Presario 7110US! Since going to SP2 I cannot play
DVD at all, when I insert the DVD it tries to load but it does not open up
so, I try to open it up by going to my computer and clicking on my DVD Drive
and error message says "please insert a disc into Drive E but, the disc is
already in the Drive. I also, have WinDVD that was installed on my Computer
when I bought my Computer so, why can't I play any DVD's. Before upgrading to
WinXP the DVD was working. Is it possible that the WinDVD will not work with
WinXP SP2. Thanks.
 
Which version of WinDVD do you have? Have you looked for updates at its
website at www.intervideo.com?

WinDVD is not a program that is written by Microsoft, it is one that is
purchased separately. If your PC manufacturer chose to include in on your
PC then you will have received a copy on CD. You may need to reinstall it.
Look in your PC manual for instructions on how to restore individual
programs.
 
Cari,

I have just installed Active X, and WinDVD Update from the HP website. HP
emailed the information and I installed those per their directions. After
installing I restarted my computer then I tried to play the movie that I have
and the same message appears as before. I have the latest Active X and WinDVD
is 5.0 Thanks.
 
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