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    XP Media Center

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JustinTJ, Feb 12, 2006.

  1. JustinTJ

    JustinTJ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any idea what to do when it says "Decoder Error" when trying to play a DVD with Media Center?

    Did a reformat, since then, getting that annoying message.
     
    JustinTJ, Feb 12, 2006
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    This is because you haven't installed Cyberlink PowerDVD. In order to play DVDs, you need decoder software. XP doesn't include this software, so you need to get either Cyberlink PowerDVD or free software.
     
    Amber, Feb 12, 2006
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    Cool, thought it might be related. Thanks SG.
     
    JustinTJ, Feb 12, 2006
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    Im not 100% sure, but I believe that Microsoft Windows Media Player now supports DVD playback. So, you can use Windows Media Player 10 now to play dvd's.
     
    robjbw, Feb 12, 2006
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    I know it supports DVD playback, but I don't think they've started including decoders yet. If you install cyberlink powerdvd, you can use any software to play it. You just need the decodecs.
     
    Amber, Feb 13, 2006
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