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    Media Player 11 and VOB files?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Robert in Sadorus, Apr 12, 2007.

  1. Robert in Sadorus

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    Could someone please tell me how to play VOB files with MP11? they used to play with XP, I am currently running Vista premium and they no longer play, The files play fine with Media player classic but i dont want a bunch of media players installed if Media player 11 will play them,just wondering why they wont play with MP11?
    So, could SOMEONE please help me out here?
     
    Robert in Sadorus, Apr 12, 2007
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    Bump.
    Does anybody have any ideas?
     
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    Did you install the codecs?
     
    wave, Apr 12, 2007
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  4. Robert in Sadorus

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    Yes, I managed to get it to play the IFO file but still cant get the VOB file to play, Refresh my memory on installing the codecs in case i didnt do it right. I downloaded the K-lite Mega package and installed them.
     
    Robert in Sadorus, Apr 12, 2007
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    I would suggest using VLC or another player to play most of WM non-friendly formats.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Apr 12, 2007
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    I agree, I was just trying to stay away from having multiple players installed on my lappy.
     
    Robert in Sadorus, Apr 12, 2007
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    Well apparently i did something right because now it is playing just fine. Thanks for the input everyone.
     
    Robert in Sadorus, Apr 12, 2007
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    I used Cyberlink PowerDVD to get my .vob files to play correctly, must have installed some codecs with it.
     
    sylonien, Apr 12, 2007
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    With XP Windows was too cheap to license MPEG2 technology. Being that they want to make even more money with Vista, I don't believe they've licensed MPEG2 yet. FFDShow or other third party codecs are still needed afaik. Greedy Billionaires FTW....
     
    olyteddy, Apr 14, 2007
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