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Is there anywhere I can get a free codec to play dvds? I have tried several
codec packs but none have worked.
 
chedderslam said:
Is there anywhere I can get a free codec to play dvds? I have tried
several codec packs but none have worked.
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Maybe this one would be worth a try:

VLC media player
http://tinyurl.com/atgf3


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chedderslam said:
Is there anywhere I can get a free codec to play dvds? I have tried
several
codec packs but none have worked.
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You need a decoder installed, usually they are preinstalled
such as PowerDVD or WinDVD.
But you can download decoders
For DVD's you need to install a decoder.
This is Microsofts checkup tool to determone if a decoder is
installed/corrupt/incompatible etc:
http://tinyurl.com/yo3rnv

And this is a free DVD decoder you can download:
http://www.updatexp.com/dvd-decoder-media-player-windows.html
 
On my system (XP Home SP2), the Real player can play dvds. However, this
has not been always so, but only since I have upgraded from Windows
Media Player 10 to 11.

Windows Media Player 11 itself hangs when I try to play a dvd.

_Conclusion:_ Windows Media Player 11 itself has a bug, but it brings
into the system a Codec with which the Real Player can play dvds.

David
 
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