DVD decoder or dvd player

[red_bicyclette]

does anyone has sites where i can go to download programs for dvd player or dvd decoders. my windows media player wont play movies bc it says i need a decoder. i dont have any other program for playing movies.

can anyone help?
thanks

amra

[fritzi93]

It sounds like you need an MPEG2 codec. To verify that, get either MediaPlayerClassic or VideoLAN, neither need an MPEG2 codec:

http://www.videohelp.com/tools/sections/video-players

Okay, say your DVDs now play. Either continue using one of the above or get the codec. The trouble is, you'll have to either get it under license, or find a hacked one. Like this one, dunno how stable it is:

http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Stinkys_MPEG2_Codec

Or get the trial of PowerDVD, a payware player. Whether you buy it or not, it will install a good MPEG2 codec. Good luck.

[red_bicyclette]

Originally Posted by fritzi93

It sounds like you need an MPEG2 codec. To verify that, get either MediaPlayerClassic or VideoLAN, neither need an MPEG2 codec:

http://www.videohelp.com/tools/sections/video-players

Okay, say your DVDs now play. Either continue using one of the above or get the codec. The trouble is, you'll have to either get it under license, or find a hacked one. Like this one, dunno how stable it is:

http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Stinkys_MPEG2_Codec

Or get the trial of PowerDVD, a payware player. Whether you buy it or not, it will install a good MPEG2 codec. Good luck.

thank you, ill try it.
i downloaded some program, called AVS dvd player. its alright. so far no problems.

[red_bicyclette]

Originally Posted by fritzi93

It sounds like you need an MPEG2 codec. To verify that, get either MediaPlayerClassic or VideoLAN, neither need an MPEG2 codec:

http://www.videohelp.com/tools/sections/video-players

Okay, say your DVDs now play. Either continue using one of the above or get the codec. The trouble is, you'll have to either get it under license, or find a hacked one. Like this one, dunno how stable it is:

http://www.videohelp.com/tools/Stinkys_MPEG2_Codec

Or get the trial of PowerDVD, a payware player. Whether you buy it or not, it will install a good MPEG2 codec. Good luck.

youre genius!!
thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nelmarti217]

I am currently using a trial version of DVDFabPlatinum 3.1.7.0. Although the program seems to work pretty good in the copy process, each time I finish and close the program, it locks up my computer. I can't get to anything else and always need to reboot. Anyone have any suggestions of what may be wrong. I am using XP Home.
Appreciate any help.
Thanks!