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    DVD software?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by SancaH15, Feb 26, 2006.

  1. SancaH15

    SancaH15 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I reinstalled the op system. I was wondering what program i need to install that allows me to watch dvds and the coding stuff and all that junk to burn them as well. I looked on the dell website and there are a bunch of sonic stuff but i dunno if thats what i need. PLease reply soon. Thanks
     
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    Cyberlink PowerDVD

    You need to request this CD from Dell. You can also use free software off the web.
     
    Amber, Feb 26, 2006
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    where can i get it online, can you send me a link please? Thanks
     
    SancaH15, Feb 26, 2006
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    You'll just have to google. You need to get DVD software and decoder like WinDVD or something similar.
     
    Amber, Feb 26, 2006
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    You need that Sonic software that was installed by Dell to burn or copy data in your blank disk. You can request it to Dell (it is free) if you don't have the CD. To watch DVDs, you need the Dell Media Experience software or the Cyberlink PowerDVD that Southergirl mentioned. You can request Dell Media Experience software and PowerDVD to Dell too. It's free also.
    You may try to login to your Dell account too then download the software from the list of applications - that is if you don't want to request for the CD :)
     
    DonnaB, Feb 27, 2006
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    VideoLan is free and works well.
     
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    Even you if you get Dell Media Experience,you still have to have a decoder. Dell Media Experience is just using Cyberlink PowerDVD for the DVD player.
     
    Amber, Feb 27, 2006
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