Dvd Codec

[JDoors]

I have a DVD player that came installed on my system. I have (and always have had) the software installed. Of course, with a system this old there are new and improved (software) players (like the InterActual player). It seems all players expect you to already have the DVD codecs (it's right there in the "requirements"), yet none will work with mine (they crash the system upon opening). Now even the original DVD player crashes when I try to play a DVD.

I've uninstalled/reinstalled many times over. Do you think I'd have to purchase a newer DVD player to get a compatible codec?

[TheTerrorist_75]

Might be a confict with the original software.

[garmanma]

I had the exact same problem. I finally gave up and bought a new one

Mark

[deaf_girl]

Have you tried installing a codecs pack like K-Lite or Gordian Knot?

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Gordia..._Codec_Pack.htm

Then you can play the DVD in WMP.

[JDoors]

Have you tried installing a codecs pack like K-Lite or Gordian Knot?

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Gordia..._Codec_Pack.htm

Then you can play the DVD in WMP.

I couldn't find any that allow DVD play in the first place (rather than ones that work with a particular player, feature or file type), I'll try those sites. Thanx.

Garmanma, yup, I don't blame ya one bit.

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OK then, that all looks like a bunch of alien language to me. I can't figure out if it's what I need or not, and I've been down this road before, d/l'ing "codec packs" that aren't actually what you need for, I guess, "permission" to play DVDS. Before at least, it seems those types of codecs require an OEM codec or they are useless.

Terrorist, as for 'compatibility,' it's an OEM Toshiba that I've updated as long as updates were available, and have un/re-installed just in case of corruption.

You know what? The only reason I'd watch a DVD on the computer is to see "special features" on rented movies -- Not worth the effort (or expense of a new player). Thanks everybody.

Edited June 7, 2007 by JDoors

[deaf_girl]

download the K-lite codecs pack (the Full version). then install it.

It will take you through a series of windows. Some will tell you that it needs to uninstall old codecs before it can install it's codecs. Just keep selecting 'yes' or 'ok'. When its finished, you can watch any DVD in WMP.

or

try downloading VLC Player. http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

[JDoors]

Will do ... thanks.

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No go. That package doesn't support Windows '9x.

Edited June 12, 2007 by JDoors