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i need a dvd decoder??

Nov 1, 2004 4:46AM PST

i recently bought and found out my comp has a dvd player but when i click it it said i need a decoder? how do i know if i had one or how do i get a new one?help!

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Re: i need a dvd decoder??
Nov 1, 2004 4:54AM PST
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Re: i need a dvd decoder??
Nov 3, 2004 1:09AM PST

Try this freebie: http://www.videolan.org look for VLC player

Its a basic player but capable for most DVD media, otherwise you need to buy a comm. pgm. to better handle alot of the DVD media out there, but if you play DVD movies(store brought) it will work.

good luck -----Willy Happy