In Windows Media Player 10 when I try to play a DVD it plays it about a sixth of the proper size, or sometimes it's all grey lines (like on a TV when you have no channel tuned in). It did this before (although before then it used to play them OK), but even after re-installing Windows XP from scratch (re-installed for different reasons) it still does it. I have tried all sorts of things with the settings & display settings etc, makes no difference. I am a very experienced Windows user, but can't figure this out. Any ideas?
2007-02-07 22:03:13 · 5 answers · asked by garlicjnr2001 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
It used to play them no problems, but a few months ago it did this instead, then after re-installing Windows XP (for other reasons) it still does this.
2007-02-07 22:07:17 · update #1
Thanks, makes sense now 'cos it stopped working at the same time that I uninstalled Cyberlink Power Cinema. I'll install PowerDVD (got the full version on disc) & maybe then it'll play in WMP too.
2007-02-08 00:12:50 · update #2
Windows 10 decided to not support DVD playback unless you go purchase a DVD playback codec from one of their 3rd parties.
As with everything Microsoft and other large corporations these days, they try to squeeze as much cash out of you as possible.
My solution would be to download this free media player "VLC", they support EVERYTHING from WMV to DVIX to DVD support all for the price of ermm.... £0.00.
Website attached below. Happy viewings.
2007-02-07 22:17:37 · answer #1 · answered by delmontebanana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you insall WMP10 you wont be able to play DVD's. WMP10 doent have a DVD Decoder. So it cannot decode DVD's.
If you are connected to the internet it will generally try to download the codec install and play.
Of install WinDVD or PowerDVD. Trail version of both can be downloaded from internet. Install them but use WMP10 after that.
Since they are trail versions they would expire after 30 days.
But WMP10 would use the Codec they have installed in the system and play the DVD's.
If you need any further help get back to me.
2007-02-07 22:10:44 · answer #2 · answered by Sunil Saripalli 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Previous answers are all correct. The MPEG2 codec requires a small royalty fee, so microsoft decided not to install it to save a few cents (I think that's the rough cost). Installing the codec with other software gives WMP the codec it needs, without MS having to pay...
2007-02-07 23:30:12 · answer #3 · answered by paulmuguk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows media payer is not relly a dvd type.
you need to get divx player or powerdvd.
2007-02-07 22:05:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a look at www.windows media.com.Really you need power player to play dvds.
2007-02-07 22:07:40 · answer #5 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋