I have DVD player, but couldn't play DVD because it asked for DVD Decoder. I've just formatted my comp. Is there anyone know what I should do to fix it?? THanks
2006-10-09 17:21:55 · 7 answers · asked by ewn4ev3r 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Windows Media Player doesn't play DVDs automatically, needs a decoder. You have several options, hopefully you have PowerDVD or some program like that that came with you drive, that is the best option. You can also get a plug-in for WMP, they cost $14.95. You can also try VideoLan as one person suggested, or mplayer which also works, here is the link:http://www3.mplayerhq.hu/MPlayer/releases/win32/MPlayer-20060908-win32_gui.zip
The last two are free, but be patient as for some reason it takes them a minute to play the DVD, but they will.
2006-10-09 17:38:07 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you need a DVD decoder. My Windows Media Player plays DVDs and it was free - just go to the Microsoft website and download the latest version of Windows Media Player.
2006-10-10 00:24:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, i am thinking u are trying to use Windows Media Player to play yur dvds? WMP doesnt come with a dvd decoder, WMP needs it from a main program so u need to install a dvd player software eg Power DVD, Unlead DVD or Intervideo DVD. Yur friends shud have one of these programs so not to worry. If the dont, u can downlaod dem on a P2P Program like limewire or Ares but make sure when u downloading them, it comes with a serial, or crack or keygen. Be careful when downloading software from P2P. Viruses lurk there. Better chance with torrent files. www.torrentreactor,net and www.utorrent.com for the software to download yur files. Laterz.
2006-10-10 00:29:05 · answer #3 · answered by The Honourable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download VLC player fromthe first link.
Install program. You can play your DVD with this player...whether you have a Mac or a PC...
VLC comes with a decoder built in...and it is free...
Peace...
2006-10-10 00:27:53 · answer #4 · answered by Zholla 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download decoder from microsoft its free
2006-10-10 01:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u ahve to re format the disk or u dont ahve a proper DVD playing program on ur comp.
2006-10-10 00:29:56 · answer #6 · answered by harry rav 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try free AVS DVD Palyer.
No trial periods, no feature limitations, no watermarks.
Safe to install. No spyware or adware.
http://www.avsmedia.com/DVDPlayer/index.aspx
2006-10-10 00:30:28 · answer #7 · answered by Mark M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋