Which of the following DVD Decoders for WMP would you recommend? 1. CinePlayer DVD Decoder 2. Cyberlink PowerDVD SE 3. DVD XPack 4. NVIDIA DVD Decoder My first reaction was to check the Nvidia decoder, since I use an Nvidia Geforce video-card. But it's not among the most afordable unfortunately. Thanks in advance for your advice, JDL
Thanks for asking rtm27 This is what WMP says when I attempt to play a DVD movie: "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because a compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer." Do you think it's just a matter of getting a "free" decoder from somewhere? JDL
I have seen that on a few computers at work. Usually that's where the problem is. You might want to try Media Player Classic first. Sometimes that can play the dvd's. I happen to own 2 versions of power dvd, and any computer I install one of them on, it registers itself as being owned by that computer.
It's my understanding that only Vista Home Premium AND Ultimate include the decoder. XP and the other versions of Vista do not. As rtm27 suggests, some free options are available. Have you tried VLC ?
Thank you guys WMPclassic is working fine. Do you have any suggestions as to how to make up for the lack of the ability to make Bookmarks? Thanks again, JDL
anyone know of a free dvd decoder. Everytime i try to watch a dvd it WMP and any other player says " Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because there is a problem with digital copy protection between your DVD drive, decoder, and video card. Try installing an updated driver for your video card." I think i just need a decoder but then again what do i know?
I use WMP 11 and don't have any DRM problems. I never did with any version. Any idea why, anybody? I had no reason to give it any thought before today.
This exact message can occur in Vista if you're using the built-in dvd decoder and your dvd drive has rpc-1 firmware (not region locked). This applies to commercial (protected) DVD's playing in vista home premium or Ultimate.
Bloody vista.. use VLC WMP is spyware... http://r-force.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=831&highlight=windows+media+player What the hell does it have to do with anything if you are using a region free firmware?.. Regioning is about pure greed.. there is nothing illegal in any way about having a region free dvd playing device.. It isn't piracy and it isn't avoidance of any taxes to be able to play your legally purchased imported dvd's on your PC.. M$ should stop sucking up to Hollywood cartels and remove this restrictive garbage immediately. BTW.. heres a funny fact when looking at this problem... The dvd logo on your drive or pc, and the dvd logo on your disk are a guarantee from the dvd consortium of standards compliance.. If you can't play a dvd in yoiur pc because of the above "region" issue you are fully within your rights to return the disk where bought and demand a refund as the disk obviously does not adhere to the agreed standards.. In this case it is M$ at fault.. but that doesn't matter.. the fact that the logo is embossed on the pc means that it MUST be able to play the disk without hinderance UNLESS the device is locked to a specific region and the disk is from another.. Even then.. under the standards specified you are allowed to make your device region free to play all disks if YOU so choose. The same applies if VLC can't play a disk because of the obfustication used in some modern "copy protection" scams. Return it (after ripping it of course) as "broken by design". "Not suitable for purpose" and "faulty by design or manufacture rendering item unusable" are legal terms relating to purchased goods (or software) suitability for use. They apply here.
I use a two way firewall (Zonealarm) to prevent my apps from sending messages out. Browzers (yes), auto updates for security apps (some), everything else no. I allow any other apps (e.g. P2P apps) when needed and block when finished. I also use WinPatrol to keep an eye on suspicious incoming crap and startups. Nothing gets in or out of my machine unless I allow it.
