Alternatively, you may try k-lite codec pack which comes with media player classic, plays anything. http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm
I was planning to buy an ASUS dvd rom from Newegg. It comes with ASUS dvd software. Is it good dvd software to view movies & copied movies ??
if it's powerDVD or WinDVD that comes with the drive then that will work.I got powerDVD5 with a lite-on drive.