How do I configure my Windows Media Player to play DVD ?

Question

I have a DVD ROM, it seems i can only play VCD using my windows media player. Tried using another program K-lite and it can play DVD, but then it seems conflict the windows media player dual sound option, whenever there are 2 language in a VCD, i can adjust to just one language. So thinking how I can made my windows media player play DVD so it will solve my problem.

Answer 1

Free decoder: http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/windowsdvdmpeg.html

Either your movie will begin to play right away, or you will get a Windows Media Player error message, saying that a compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer, so the DVD will not be played.

If you get this message, you need a DVD decoder. If you bought a PC equipped with a DVD drive, check with the computer manufacturer. They may have updated Windows XP DVD decoder drivers available, often for free. If you upgraded your PC to Windows XP, and you already had a functioning DVD decoder, five minutes after the upgrade is complete Windows XP will launch an upgrade wizard that will help you locate your updated decoder, if possible. If you have any questions about upgrading, check the Knowledge Base article: Supported Software MPEG-2 DVD Decoders in Windows Media Player for Windows XP. If you built your own PC and installed a DVD drive, it may or may not have come with a DVD decoder. Check the manufacturer's Web site.

Answer 2

hay Window Media Player is play dvd only by installing K-Lite which u already installed.now u can install other software like DVX-Player, All in one DVD, Zoom Players. etc to play dvd easy.

Answer 3

media player play DVD but u need third party DVD software or hardware decoder they are easily available on Internet

Answer 4

set it as the default program for all the video codecs and settings. You should be able to adjust the prefernces to default to english and WMP to be the default DVD program.