Help with DVD decoder

goblin · 06-26-2006, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffreyDJ

Is everyone missing the fact he is asking for FREE software. Every suggestion mentioned COSTS MONEY!

Nero = $$$
PowerDVD = $$$
WinDVD = $$$

His best bet may be to simply wait for the software to be shipped from Dell, as I don't know of any software myself that is free.

would powerDVD actually cost anything?... i got mine for free from dell...

JeffreyDJ · 06-26-2006, 10:35 AM

If he doesn't want to wait for the discs from Dell, then no it isn't free -- he'd have to go buy it from their website. If he waits (as I indicated) then yes it is.

However, someone supplied a link to software to BURN dvds, and I provided the info on where to get the playback codec (Ace media Codec pack -- "Pro Player" install option once downloaded).

Amber · 06-26-2006, 12:01 PM

since this is turning more into what free dvd decoders are available, i'm moving it to software.

The reason i suggested winDVD is because I think it uses InterVideo for the decoder. I've downloaded a trial version of winDVD, and then i uninstalled it cause I didn't like it. It still left InterVideo on my laptop and as the decoder.

j4y_7 · 06-30-2006, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthernGirl

I can't remember how to do it, but I thought there is some software that you can download/install, and it will detect which decoder you have. You can choose which to use. It might be a function of XP. I'll see if i can find it, and get back to ya.

When I used Nero, i only got music when my DVDs played. I never got voices or any kind of talking.

I think I might've found it: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

ProntoR2 · 06-30-2006, 04:38 PM

Here is a link to show you what video codecs you currently have installed on a Windows XP computer. Why they hide it in such an obscure location is beyond me...