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What dvd player for laptop

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by dub12dave, Feb 3, 2009.

  1. dub12dave

    dub12dave Regular member

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    I have just got a new laptop (my first one) and when I try to play a dvd it tells me to buy a dvd decoder anyone know where I can download one that is simple to install and work with, I have windows vista home basic if that helps.
    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. dailun

    dailun Active member

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    If it's a "new" laptop, it should have come with DVD player software.

    If it's just "new to you", there are several free DVD players out there.

    Find someone who builds PCs, they're bound to have a spare copy of WinDVD lying around from a DVD drive
     
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    dub12dave Regular member

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    Thanks for the reply. when I try to play a dvd it says windows can not play dvd because a compatible dvd decoder is not installed on your computer can anything be done to play a dvd without having to buy software.
    Thanks again
     
  4. Kylebacon

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    Google AVS DVD Player its free and works perfectly
     

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