My computer is running Windows XP home edition. I tried to watch a DVD on my computer yesterday and I got an error message saying that I couldn't watch it because my screen resolution is set to high. I went into lower it and found that it was already set to the lowest setting. I am wondering if somebody could tell me what the problem is, or could recommend a program {hopefully freeware} that would let me watch a DVD. If that will help you, I have Windows media player 11 and Nero Essentials 7.
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Unable to Watch a DVD
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Hi Kelray -- You do need to install somesort of DVD Decoder to be able to watch DVD's.
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From one I can find there are three versions of decoders available. They all will cost him a about $15. One is 8 MB and the other two are about 170 kB. I don't mind spending the money to get one, I just don't want to spend the money and get one that won't work for me. The links to the ones that I've found are:
CinePlayer DVD Decoder for Windows XP
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6485142
Cyberlink PowerDVD SE for Windows XP
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6485145
DVD XPack for Windows XP
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6485143
if anybody could help me find the correct one I would really appreciate it. If they have other ideas I would like to see them also.
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I've seen all 3 and all 3 work and play DVDs. So you picked all good ones.
Didn't VLC PLAYER play it? (and for free?)
Bob
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I played with the program for about an hour and couldn't figure out how to get it to work. If you can send me where I could get directions on how to use it that would be great. Have a good weekend.
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yes I got the program to work. Thank you very much for your assistance. Have a good weekend.
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