dvd-decoder

[orra]

Have bought a new laptop - want to play DVD but the
Mediaplayer asks for a compatible DVD-decoder. Discovered
that they cost money...?
Can I do something else to get this or should'nt it be
availiable in the laptop already?

My question: how can I play a DVD record in my brand new
laptop?

[Chris Lanier]

You must purchase a DVD Decoder. no way around it. PowerDVD and WinDVD are
the most popular.

"orra" > wrote in message
...
> Have bought a new laptop - want to play DVD but the
> Mediaplayer asks for a compatible DVD-decoder. Discovered
> that they cost money...?
> Can I do something else to get this or should'nt it be
> availiable in the laptop already?
>
> My question: how can I play a DVD record in my brand new
> laptop?

[Cari MS-MVP]

If the notebook comes with a DVD drive, the decoding software should have
been included. Have you asked the notebook manufacturer?

Cari
www.coribright.com

"orra" > wrote in message
...
> Have bought a new laptop - want to play DVD but the
> Mediaplayer asks for a compatible DVD-decoder. Discovered
> that they cost money...?
> Can I do something else to get this or should'nt it be
> availiable in the laptop already?
>
> My question: how can I play a DVD record in my brand new
> laptop?

[Frankie Deschacht]

There is a free decoder though.
It is called Miksoft.
It is an independant DVD player, but it also lets you watch DVDs in Windows
Media Player.
Got ot http://www.miksoft.8m.com, make sure you get the latest version that
is on the site.
HTH,
Frankie.

"orra" > wrote in message
...
> Have bought a new laptop - want to play DVD but the
> Mediaplayer asks for a compatible DVD-decoder. Discovered
> that they cost money...?
> Can I do something else to get this or should'nt it be
> availiable in the laptop already?
>
> My question: how can I play a DVD record in my brand new
> laptop?


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[Frankie Deschacht]

There is a free decoder though.
It is called Miksoft.
It is an independant DVD player, but it also lets you watch DVDs in Windows
Media Player.
Got ot http://www.miksoft.8m.com, make sure you get the latest version that
is on the site.(v2.2)
HTH,
Frankie.

"orra" > wrote in message
...
> Have bought a new laptop - want to play DVD but the
> Mediaplayer asks for a compatible DVD-decoder. Discovered
> that they cost money...?
> Can I do something else to get this or should'nt it be
> availiable in the laptop already?
>
> My question: how can I play a DVD record in my brand new
> laptop?


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