I insert my DVD
Then on Windows Media Player says that a compatible DVD decoder is not installed on my computer.
2007-08-30 04:38:28 · 11 answers · asked by Tara ツ 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Windows Media Player uses a DVD codec installed by other software. It can't play DVDs on it's own.
Google "VLC" and download that. It can play DVDs.
2007-08-30 04:48:24 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Media Player requires an external codec in order to play.
External Codecs are needed to play audio video files on media player
VLC Video Lan Client is a free media player. It can play different media formats including divx, mpg, asf, wmv and dvd. It does not require codecs (software to allow decoding of video streams) to be installed. VLC has its own codecs to decode video.
2007-08-30 13:14:08 · answer #2 · answered by Erwin Daclan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Download/purchase a DVD Player software. Don't worry about codecs, all DVDs are coded using the same codec - any DVD Player supports it...
2. Also, if you update your Windows Media Player, it will be able to play DVDs too. (Help -> Check for Updates... on WMP menu should do it).
2007-08-30 11:49:26 · answer #3 · answered by Christos :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
K-lite Codec Pack is the solution if you have any problem with codec. You can download it for free here http://j.mp/1kl9vrf
If you are unable to watch video or you can't open any files (avi, mp4, divx, etc...) it's very likely that your computer doesn't have right codecs. You need to install K-lite Codec Pack to fix the issue.
2014-08-21 07:56:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As Adam says. Download the DivX codec.I think better still download VLC Player. Just Google it.
Or. Click on the link above given by Erwin Daclan even better
2007-08-30 14:39:46 · answer #5 · answered by Gary Crant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well
You can download one of the latest version of K-lite, a collection of useful codecs to play all your videos/audios properly. Free Link here http://j.mp/1kl9ByW
Cheers.
2014-07-31 08:21:28 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For opening DVD files you should have a DVD decoder.i recommend you to install ''Nero Expressr'' or ''Power DVD'' software on your computer for decoding.then you can play your DVDs easily.
2007-08-30 12:09:19 · answer #7 · answered by nadia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to go to dells website and download a decoder or buy one on the internet and install it than it should work
2007-08-30 11:46:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You might need to install the DivX codec.
2007-08-30 11:45:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you must upgrade your plug ins, it depends on the media player version you have so check it out.
2007-08-30 11:46:45 · answer #10 · answered by mr. osi softwares 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋