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    Error When Trying to Watch DVD

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mfmbcpman, Jan 24, 2007.

  1. mfmbcpman

    mfmbcpman Notebook Consultant

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    When I put a DVD into my computer, I get error message "Decoder Error" in both Windows Media Player and Media Center. I don't really know what could have caused this unless it is the DVD itself. I can't test any other DVDs at the moment but I will when I get home. Any ideas?
     
    mfmbcpman, Jan 24, 2007
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  2. PCModifiers

    PCModifiers Notebook Consultant

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    have you reformatted your computer or is everything how Dell originally installed it?
     
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  3. mfmbcpman

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    I've reformatted and done a lot of stuff with it. I installed Divx and Xvid codecs but didn't remove any codecs. I ran a utility from the Microsoft website I found searching around. My computer doesn't have any Mpeg-2 decoders apparently.
     
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  4. PCModifiers

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    i would try the dell drivers and utilities cd I believe you can find what you need there. Alternatively there are some good codecs packs on the internet which would also fix the problem I can't recall the names off hand. Lots of people recommend VLC media player which would let you play DVDs and a ton of other formats.
     
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    You don't have DVD decoder.
     
    postmortem, Jan 24, 2007
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    Are you serious? That is the most unhelpful reply ever. I already know I'm missing a decoder. Why don't you tell me where to get it?
     
    mfmbcpman, Jan 24, 2007
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    PCModifiers, Jan 24, 2007
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    Download this which is Cyberlink PowerDVD 5.7, install, then do the online update to PowerDVD 5.9.
     
    WackyT, Jan 24, 2007
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    I was having the same problem and this fixed it with no problems since.
     
    Reezin14, Jan 24, 2007
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