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    DVD Decoder for Win XP

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Sircas, Oct 16, 2007.

  1. Sircas

    Sircas Notebook Consultant

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    I am looking for a Free DVD Decoder for Win XP!

    The word is Free!

    Thanks,

    Sircas
     
    Sircas, Oct 16, 2007
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  2. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Have you tried VLC player, as it comes with a DVD decoder. http://www.videolan.org/

    Note: The decoder will not work within WMP, you have to use VLC.
     
    R4000, Oct 16, 2007
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    By ToR Notebook Evangelist

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  4. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    hes not referring to a DVD ripper, he wants a DVD decoder... similar to a codec for video playback on media players.

    If you have Media Center, it requires a DVD decoder to have it fully functional.

    VLC is good and free for playback.

    But I recommend to get CyberLink PowerDVD 6.0+ or new WinDVD to have the decoder install into the entire system for use with any and all media players... especially for Media Center.
     
    Gophn, Oct 17, 2007
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  6. allan_huang

    allan_huang Notebook Deity

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    Media Player Classic aka K-Lite is really good and free!
     
    allan_huang, Oct 18, 2007
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