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Posted by lem (Member # 6914) on :
 
I just got a DVD rom, and it did not come with any software. Are there any good free dvd playing software out there?

Thanks
 

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Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
 
no, it can't...


But this program can, and it handles all formats too, at least all formats I have come across.


Kwea
 

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Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
 
actually, if it is a DVD data disk your DVD drive should be able to handle it fine...
 

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Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
 
Vlc media player is not the slickest, but it can play DVDs and is free.
 

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Posted by lem (Member # 6914) on :
 
Wow, thanks guys! I wasn't going to check back for a couple hours. Hatrack truely is the best forum site I visit. These days I am more of a lurker, but, I really appreciate the responses.

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Windows Media Player can play DVDs, no?

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I thought it should, but it said something about codecs.

Vcl is perfect. It works and does exactly what I want it too. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
 

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Posted by solo (Member # 3148) on :
 
I was always able to use Windows Media Player to watch DVDs (though I didn't use it very often) at least until my DVD drive burnt out and I didn't have money to replace it. I didn't have to install any codecs myself but I did have other DVD programs installed (PowerDVD) and it may have provided the necessary codec.
 

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Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
 
I use real player. Works like a charm.
 

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Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
 


Vlc media player is nice because it requires NO codes, and doesn't have to be installed. You can run it off of a flash drive.
 

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