Thanks in advance.
Free DVD player?
Created 19 years ago2005-04-04 14:25:48 UTC by
satchmo
Created 19 years ago2005-04-04 14:25:48 UTC by
satchmo
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-04 14:25:48 UTC
Post #101529
I just realized that I don't have a DVD player on my new computer. Can anyone recommend any quality freeware DVD player for me? I don't want to use the one that comes with the hardware, because it's usually old and crappy.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-04 14:59:18 UTC
Post #101536
if u get Realplayer it automaticly downlaods the softwar it needs to play a certian type of movie.
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-04 15:09:07 UTC
Post #101538
Windows Media player plays DVD's....go upgrade to the newest player, and bing...you got one. or you can look for power DVD
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-04 15:10:25 UTC
Post #101539
People will say Windows Media Players sucks but it is my favourite.
Realplayer, DIVx is a nice one.
Realplayer, DIVx is a nice one.
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-04 15:13:41 UTC
Post #101542
and anything realplayer downloads will allow other media players to use it as well
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-04 15:17:22 UTC
Post #101547
Realplayer is poor. It's bloatware, and possibly spyware too. Windows Media Player is poor in my opinion, but for playing films, it doesn't really matter ? hardly as if it really matters much, you'll barely ever be seeing it. I'd say you might as well use it, much as it goes against the grain to recommend a Microsoft product :).
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-04 16:14:34 UTC
Post #101577
You should just look for Power DVD, its pretty kick ass, what type of DVD rom did you get?
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-04 17:09:44 UTC
Post #101588
I got PowerDVD which came with teh comp, but never watch dvds. The only movies I watch are porn clips or films i've downloaded.
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-04 18:26:27 UTC
Post #101604
Windows Media Player won't play DVD's if it doesn't have a codec. I'd suggest just cracking a trial copy of PowerDVD, which is a very nice DVD program. RealPlayer should burn in hell.
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-04 20:23:26 UTC
Post #101633
Athony, you're right again.
When I load up a DVD, WMP complained "no codec available on this computer" and refused to play the DVD.
Anyways, I'll keep looking. I don't really watch DVD on my computer on a regular basis anyways. I just thought that I should test out all the function of my new computer.
At least it plays music CD's.
When I load up a DVD, WMP complained "no codec available on this computer" and refused to play the DVD.
Anyways, I'll keep looking. I don't really watch DVD on my computer on a regular basis anyways. I just thought that I should test out all the function of my new computer.
At least it plays music CD's.
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-05 01:09:46 UTC
Post #101656
Get VLC.
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-05 04:51:54 UTC
Post #101678
I strongly agree there, looks excellent.
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-05 13:24:45 UTC
Post #101818
Thanks. I'm downloading VLC as I type.
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-05 13:38:53 UTC
Post #101826
Software to play a dvd well, thats not gonna work! Unless you mean the movie is on your pc, and you need a certain Codec???
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-05 14:04:12 UTC
Post #101838
Erm, Unbreakable, he has the hardware already, needs the software too?
Codecs are software.
Codecs are software.
Posted 19 years ago2005-04-05 16:36:57 UTC
Post #101884
VLC player worked beautifully. I love it, and I highly recommend it.
Thanks, dajuppi.
Thanks, dajuppi.
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