|
|||||||
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Rate Thread | Display Modes |
06-10-2007, 09:31 AM
|
#1 |
|
Member (9 bit)
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 271
 |
Need a free DVD decoder...
I just did a clean install of XP on my computer due to a bad hard drive. My DVD player will no longer work, and I get the following message from Windows Media PLayer...
Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because a compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer. Can someone tell me where I can get a free decoder??? I found one the last time I formatted my hdd, but cannot remember where I found it at. Thanks so much. EDIT: I would like something that will allow me to use Windows Media PLayer for DVD if possible. Last edited by SpydaMan; 06-10-2007 at 09:53 AM. |
|
|
|
06-10-2007, 09:45 AM
|
#2 |
|
Served with Pride
Staff
Premium Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: near the left coast of Michigan
Posts: 14,536
 |
Didn't your Liteon drive come with Power DVD? If not, you must have bought the oem version. I googled "free dvd player" and checked on Snapfiles.com. This one came up as the number one choice. I've never used it so let us know if it works for you if you decide to try it.
http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/avs...er/avsdvd.html
__________________
Computers have enabled people to make more mistakes faster than almost any invention in history, with the possible exception of tequila and hand guns. |
|
|
|
|
06-10-2007, 09:51 AM
|
#3 | |
|
Member (9 bit)
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 271
|
Quote:
I will try the file you mentioned and see how it works. I think the last time I used a DivX file... |
|
|
|
|
|
06-10-2007, 10:05 AM
|
#4 |
|
Tweak Monster
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: indiana
Posts: 2,914
 |
the free trial of Nero will work 6 or 7
and I have used Power DVD in the past..either are fine Divx will also work
__________________
MSI 890GXM-G65 mATX/1075t/G-Skill DDR3-1600 2x4gb /WD 640 aaks 95mb/s /XFX 5830/Zalman9700nt/ Thermaltake TP750w modular ECS P55 Black Edition/i7-860/Geil Black Dragon 2x2gb 12800-ddr3/Asus 5970X2 vid card/2x640 AALS-Raid-0/Corsair TX-850w |
|
|
|
|
06-10-2007, 10:22 AM
|
#5 |
|
Member (9 bit)
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 271
|
As I said, I would be happy if I can get it to play with Windows Media Player, but if I can't, that's fine too. I thought there was a free decoder to get it to play there... anyway...
I downloaded DivX thinking for some reason the decoder would work with WMP... no luck... I downloaded AVS DVD Player, seems like it might work but the player is still loading the DVD and stuck at 96%... |
|
|
|
|
06-10-2007, 10:27 AM
|
#6 |
|
Tweak Monster
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: indiana
Posts: 2,914
|
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=...h&fr=yfp-t-501
may help? Nero6 free version this has the codec for WMP...I would use WMP 10 if you can find it..unless you have 11 and like It...(I dont) http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=...6&fr=yfp-t-501 |
|
|
|
|
06-10-2007, 11:10 AM
|
#7 |
|
Member (9 bit)
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 271
|
I downloaded Nero 6 and the Microsoft Windows XP Video Decoder Checkup utility still says I have no MPEG-2 decoder... so WMP still does not play a DVD...
|
|
|
|
|
06-10-2007, 11:11 AM
|
#8 | |
|
Served with Pride
Staff
Premium Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: near the left coast of Michigan
Posts: 14,536
|
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
06-10-2007, 11:27 AM
|
#9 |
|
Member (14 bit)
Premium Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: The Great NorthWest
Posts: 12,594
|
|
|
|
|
|
06-10-2007, 02:24 PM
|
#10 |
|
Member (8 bit)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 143
|
|
|
|
|
|
06-10-2007, 05:49 PM
|
#11 | |
|
Tweak Monster
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: indiana
Posts: 2,914
|
Quote:
Thats weird...When I load Nero6 in the XP box WMP will play a DVD no problem... wonder what gives? I am sure you'll find one that works... I used to be a big fan of WMP untill I started using Nero Showtime...I like it alot better and it works very well for my htpc... actuall fits the screen better than WPM...I still use WMP for my juke box but I only use WMP-10... |
|
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| Display Modes | Rate This Thread |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Creating DVD video Compliant discs ??? | webgecko | Home Theater, Audio, and Video | 6 | 03-21-2007 01:51 PM |
| Do you need a DVD decoder for all videos or not? | Harry | Home Theater, Audio, and Video | 3 | 12-31-2004 03:24 PM |
| FREE dvd decoder? | jeffr | Software Discussion & Support | 3 | 07-18-2004 11:22 AM |
| What is DVD decoder? | wilbasket23 | Software Discussion & Support | 5 | 05-14-2004 10:47 AM |
| Problem w/ new dvd player and decoder | wrelax | Computer Hardware | 11 | 08-20-2001 04:30 PM |
Linear Mode
