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    Movie programs, bloatware?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by luee, Oct 7, 2006.

  1. luee

    luee Notebook Deity

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    My Compaq came with two, Muvee and Sonic. Do I need both are they any good, are there better downloads free or otherwise for movies and photos?
     
    luee, Oct 7, 2006
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  2. Airman

    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    Yes you can get much better for free, both are ofcourse just bloatware indeed.
     
    Airman, Oct 7, 2006
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  3. shaheenarshan

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    well airman i agree there are lots of better dvd software oyt ther and that too for free like powerdvd or win dvd if you would like to download them heres a link http://www.filehippo.com/software/dvd/
     
    shaheenarshan, Oct 7, 2006
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  4. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    PowerDVD is not free AFAIK. You can download the trial version but you will have to pay for the full version. With that said, I would buy PowerDVD. I bought the full version and use it as my main player.

    The important thing to remember about DVD programs is that you need a dvd decoder in order to play DVDs. On most laptops, they come installed with the software that is both the dvd player and decoder. If you uninstall Sonic, you are not only uninstalling the dvd player, but the decoder as well. As long as you have a decoder, you can use WMP/winamp/etc to play DVDs.

    If you want to install Sonic and Muvee, you can download a decoder from the web. In fact most software such as PowerDVD come with their own decoder.
     
    Amber, Oct 7, 2006
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  5. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    It is hard to find free DVD decoders that work and are free legally. The DVD standard is closed and there is a license fee. That is why Linux and Windows do not support it out of the box. I agree with the PowerDVD suggestion.
     
    cashmonee, Oct 7, 2006
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    VLC also does a pretty good job on DVDs. If all you need is the decoder, get the Power DVD demo. When the demo expires, the decoder stays active and can be used with WMP.
     
    olyteddy, Oct 8, 2006
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    Duckfart, Oct 8, 2006
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