DVD drive + Windows XP + Media Player = no go?!?

[Peter Hucker]

It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The latest media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new DVD drive andit won't play a DVD?!?

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23% of all photocopier faults worldwide are caused by people sitting on them and photocopying their buttocks.

[Shenan Stanley]

Peter Hucker wrote:
> It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The
> latest media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new
> DVD drive and it won't play a DVD?!?

Correct.
Get a DVD Decoder.

--
Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
--
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

[Johnny Lingo]

"Peter Hucker" > wrote in message
...
It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The latest media
player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new DVD drive and it
won't play a DVD?!?

--



Your brand new DVD drive should have come with software (unless you
purchased an OEM drive). You should have something like PowerDVD. This is
the software you will need.

[Harry Ohrn]

There are freeware codecs check here http://www.divxmovies.com/codec/

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell\\User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"Peter Hucker" > wrote in message
...
It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The latest media
player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new DVD drive and it
won't play a DVD?!?

--
http://www.petersparrots.com http://www.insanevideoclips.com
http://www.petersphotos.com

23% of all photocopier faults worldwide are caused by people sitting on them
and photocopying their buttocks.

[Peter Hucker]

On Sat, 06 May 2006 21:46:49 +0100, Shenan Stanley > wrote:

> Peter Hucker wrote:
>> It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The
>> latest media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new
>> DVD drive and it won't play a DVD?!?
>
> Correct.
> Get a DVD Decoder.

WHY won't it play it? Surely it should be built into windows media player? I don't have to get an mp3 decoder for it to play mp3s.

So, where do I get one and is it free? Google only produces lots of things to be paid for.


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A Pakistani arrives in London City all excited. He stops the first person he meets. "Good day, Mr. British, thank you to accept me in Your nice country", but the person interrupts and says: "I am not British, I'm Chinese."
The Pakistani continues on his way and meets another passer-by. "Thank you Mr. British for to let my family and me stay here... " Again, he's interrupted before finishing his sentence. "I no be British, I be Turk!"
He goes a little farther and meets another person and greets him "thank you for letting me come to your beautiful country." ... "I'm not British, I'm Kosavon."
"But," answers the Pakistani distressed, "where are the British??"
The Kosavon looks at his watch and says ..... "Probably at work."

[Peter Hucker]

On Sun, 07 May 2006 00:41:32 +0100, Johnny Lingo > wrote:

> Your brand new DVD drive should have come with software (unless you
> purchased an OEM drive). You should have something like PowerDVD. This is
> the software you will need.

I'll try Power DVD, I think I have it somewhere. I didn't think PowerDVD was anything more than an alternative to media player. If I install powerDVD, will media player then use powerDVD's decoder too?

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I just sent my lawyer something for his birthday. Unfortunately, he wasn't home when it went off.

[Peter Hucker]

On Sun, 07 May 2006 01:41:54 +0100, Harry Ohrn > wrote:

> There are freeware codecs check here http://www.divxmovies.com/codec/

Thanks, will take a look.

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REALITY.EXE corrupt. Reboot universe (Y/N)?

[Darkknight]

Peter Hucker wrote:
> It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The latest
> media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new DVD drive
> and it won't play a DVD?!?
>
it's due to licensing issues for the MPEG2 codec.
there are free ones about, or purchase PowerDVD on WinDVD

[Johnny Lingo]

"Peter Hucker" > wrote in message
...
On Sun, 07 May 2006 00:41:32 +0100, Johnny Lingo >
wrote:

> Your brand new DVD drive should have come with software (unless you
> purchased an OEM drive). You should have something like PowerDVD. This
> is
> the software you will need.

I'll try Power DVD, I think I have it somewhere. I didn't think PowerDVD
was anything more than an alternative to media player. If I install
powerDVD, will media player then use powerDVD's decoder too?





PowerDVD is a decoder and will play the movies. It also installs the codecs
needed that will usually allow Windows Media Player to play the DVD
(although Windows Media Player is not the better option).






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http://www.petersparrots.com http://www.insanevideoclips.com
http://www.petersphotos.com

I just sent my lawyer something for his birthday. Unfortunately, he wasn't
home when it went off.

[Jaymon]

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=de1491ac-0ab6-4990-943d-627e6ade9fcb&displaylang=en
Use this utility to check if your decoder is compatible with MP10..
You should be able to get the decoder free from your video cards OEM, I got
mine from ATI for my Radeon 9600XT..
j;-j

"Peter Hucker" wrote:

> It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The latest media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new DVD drive and it won't play a DVD?!?
>
> --
> http://www.petersparrots.com http://www.insanevideoclips.com http://www.petersphotos.com
>
> 23% of all photocopier faults worldwide are caused by people sitting on them and photocopying their buttocks.
>

[Darkknight]

Johnny Lingo wrote:

> "Peter Hucker" > wrote in message
> ...
> On Sun, 07 May 2006 00:41:32 +0100, Johnny Lingo >
> wrote:
>
>
>>Your brand new DVD drive should have come with software (unless you
>>purchased an OEM drive). You should have something like PowerDVD. This
>>is
>>the software you will need.
>
>
> I'll try Power DVD, I think I have it somewhere. I didn't think PowerDVD
> was anything more than an alternative to media player. If I install
> powerDVD, will media player then use powerDVD's decoder too?
>
>
>
>
>
> PowerDVD is a decoder and will play the movies. It also installs the codecs
> needed that will usually allow Windows Media Player to play the DVD
> (although Windows Media Player is not the better option).
>
>
>
>
>
>
Yes, but the players mentioned are much better at playing dvd's than
media player.

[Peter Hucker]

On Sun, 07 May 2006 14:03:24 +0100, Darkknight > wrote:

> Peter Hucker wrote:
>> It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The latest
>> media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new DVD drive
>> and it won't play a DVD?!?
>>
> it's due to licensing issues for the MPEG2 codec.
> there are free ones about, or purchase PowerDVD on WinDVD

Might have known it would be some annoying law.

I thought MS were immune to laws though?

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[Peter Hucker]

Odd that ATI can give you it free, but MS cannot?

On Sun, 07 May 2006 21:44:01 +0100, Jaymon > wrote:

> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=de1491ac-0ab6-4990-943d-627e6ade9fcb&displaylang=en
> Use this utility to check if your decoder is compatible with MP10..
> You should be able to get the decoder free from your video cards OEM, I got
> mine from ATI for my Radeon 9600XT..
> j;-j
>
> "Peter Hucker" wrote:
>
>> It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The latestmedia player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new DVD drive and it won't play a DVD?!?
>>
>> --
>> http://www.petersparrots.com http://www.insanevideoclips.com http://www.petersphotos.com
>>
>> 23% of all photocopier faults worldwide are caused by people sitting on them and photocopying their buttocks.
>>
>



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[Mike Williams]

Peter Hucker wrote:
> On Sun, 07 May 2006 14:03:24 +0100, Darkknight
> > wrote:
>
>> Peter Hucker wrote:
>>> It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The latest
>>> media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new DVD drive
>>> and it won't play a DVD?!?
>>>
>> it's due to licensing issues for the MPEG2 codec.
>> there are free ones about, or purchase PowerDVD on WinDVD
>
> Might have known it would be some annoying law.
>
> I thought MS were immune to laws though?

It's the other way around. Those with deep pockets get charged more.

[JH2215]

You could always replace all other media players on the system and get free
DVD playback by finding some freeware called Media Player Classic; It give
you al the functionality of the current Media Player, minus the overly pretty
graphics. And, it plays DVDs, and with the right codec pack - I reccomend the
K-Lite pack - You can play just about any other media format.

"Peter Hucker" wrote:

> Odd that ATI can give you it free, but MS cannot?
>
> On Sun, 07 May 2006 21:44:01 +0100, Jaymon > wrote:
>
> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=de1491ac-0ab6-4990-943d-627e6ade9fcb&displaylang=en
> > Use this utility to check if your decoder is compatible with MP10..
> > You should be able to get the decoder free from your video cards OEM, I got
> > mine from ATI for my Radeon 9600XT..
> > j;-j
> >
> > "Peter Hucker" wrote:
> >
> >> It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The latest media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new DVD drive and it won't play a DVD?!?
> >>
> >> --
> >> http://www.petersparrots.com http://www.insanevideoclips.com http://www.petersphotos.com
> >>
> >> 23% of all photocopier faults worldwide are caused by people sitting on them and photocopying their buttocks.
> >>
> >
>
>
>
> --
> http://www.petersparrots.com http://www.insanevideoclips.com http://www.petersphotos.com
>
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>

[Matthew]

JH2215 wrote:
> You could always replace all other media players on the system and get free
> DVD playback by finding some freeware called Media Player Classic; It give
> you al the functionality of the current Media Player, minus the overly pretty
> graphics. And, it plays DVDs, and with the right codec pack - I reccomend the
> K-Lite pack - You can play just about any other media format.
>
> "Peter Hucker" wrote:
>
>> Odd that ATI can give you it free, but MS cannot?
>>
>> On Sun, 07 May 2006 21:44:01 +0100, Jaymon > wrote:
>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=de1491ac-0ab6-4990-943d-627e6ade9fcb&displaylang=en
>>> Use this utility to check if your decoder is compatible with MP10..
>>> You should be able to get the decoder free from your video cards OEM, I got
>>> mine from ATI for my Radeon 9600XT..
>>> j;-j
>>>
>>> "Peter Hucker" wrote:
>>>
>>>> It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The latest media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new DVD drive and it won't play a DVD?!?
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> http://www.petersparrots.com http://www.insanevideoclips.com http://www.petersphotos.com
>>>>
>>>> 23% of all photocopier faults worldwide are caused by people sitting on them and photocopying their buttocks.
>>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> http://www.petersparrots.com http://www.insanevideoclips.com http://www.petersphotos.com
>>
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>>
I personally would try Cyberlink's Power DVD perfect playback you could
buy it or go to a Bit Torrent site and download it but if you do
download the power dvd from a bit torrent site don't update it or
register it

[Linda]

I have the same problem with my DVD not playing on my Windows XP SP2
computer. I have a Compaq Presario 7110US! Since going to SP2 I cannot play
DVD at all, when I insert the DVD it tries to load but it does not open up
so, I try to open it up by going to my computer and clicking on my DVD Drive
and error message says "please insert a disc into Drive E but, the disc is
already in the Drive. I also, have WinDVD that was installed on my Computer
when I bought my Computer so, why can't I play any DVD's. Before upgrading to
WinXP the DVD was working. Is it possible that the WinDVD will not work with
WinXP SP2. Thanks.

"Harry Ohrn" wrote:

> There are freeware codecs check here http://www.divxmovies.com/codec/
>
> --
>
> Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell\\User]
> www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
>
>
> "Peter Hucker" > wrote in message
> ...
> It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The latest media
> player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new DVD drive and it
> won't play a DVD?!?
>
> --
> http://www.petersparrots.com http://www.insanevideoclips.com
> http://www.petersphotos.com
>
> 23% of all photocopier faults worldwide are caused by people sitting on them
> and photocopying their buttocks.
>
>
>

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Which version of WinDVD do you have? Have you looked for updates at its
website at www.intervideo.com?

WinDVD is not a program that is written by Microsoft, it is one that is
purchased separately. If your PC manufacturer chose to include in on your
PC then you will have received a copy on CD. You may need to reinstall it.
Look in your PC manual for instructions on how to restore individual
programs.
--
Cari (MS-MVP) Windows Client - Printing & Imaging
www.coribright.com/Windows


"Linda" > wrote in message
...
>I have the same problem with my DVD not playing on my Windows XP SP2
> computer. I have a Compaq Presario 7110US! Since going to SP2 I cannot
> play
> DVD at all, when I insert the DVD it tries to load but it does not open up
> so, I try to open it up by going to my computer and clicking on my DVD
> Drive
> and error message says "please insert a disc into Drive E but, the disc is
> already in the Drive. I also, have WinDVD that was installed on my
> Computer
> when I bought my Computer so, why can't I play any DVD's. Before upgrading
> to
> WinXP the DVD was working. Is it possible that the WinDVD will not work
> with
> WinXP SP2. Thanks.
>

[Linda]

Cari,

I have just installed Active X, and WinDVD Update from the HP website. HP
emailed the information and I installed those per their directions. After
installing I restarted my computer then I tried to play the movie that I have
and the same message appears as before. I have the latest Active X and WinDVD
is 5.0 Thanks.

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> Which version of WinDVD do you have? Have you looked for updates at its
> website at www.intervideo.com?
>
> WinDVD is not a program that is written by Microsoft, it is one that is
> purchased separately. If your PC manufacturer chose to include in on your
> PC then you will have received a copy on CD. You may need to reinstall it.
> Look in your PC manual for instructions on how to restore individual
> programs.
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP) Windows Client - Printing & Imaging
> www.coribright.com/Windows
>
>
> "Linda" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I have the same problem with my DVD not playing on my Windows XP SP2
> > computer. I have a Compaq Presario 7110US! Since going to SP2 I cannot
> > play
> > DVD at all, when I insert the DVD it tries to load but it does not open up
> > so, I try to open it up by going to my computer and clicking on my DVD
> > Drive
> > and error message says "please insert a disc into Drive E but, the disc is
> > already in the Drive. I also, have WinDVD that was installed on my
> > Computer
> > when I bought my Computer so, why can't I play any DVD's. Before upgrading
> > to
> > WinXP the DVD was working. Is it possible that the WinDVD will not work
> > with
> > WinXP SP2. Thanks.
> >
>
>
>

[Linda]

I also installed Direct X the latest version also.

"Linda" wrote:

> Cari,
>
> I have just installed Active X, and WinDVD Update from the HP website. HP
> emailed the information and I installed those per their directions. After
> installing I restarted my computer then I tried to play the movie that I have
> and the same message appears as before. I have the latest Active X and WinDVD
> is 5.0 Thanks.
>
> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
> > Which version of WinDVD do you have? Have you looked for updates at its
> > website at www.intervideo.com?
> >
> > WinDVD is not a program that is written by Microsoft, it is one that is
> > purchased separately. If your PC manufacturer chose to include in on your
> > PC then you will have received a copy on CD. You may need to reinstall it.
> > Look in your PC manual for instructions on how to restore individual
> > programs.
> > --
> > Cari (MS-MVP) Windows Client - Printing & Imaging
> > www.coribright.com/Windows
> >
> >
> > "Linda" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > >I have the same problem with my DVD not playing on my Windows XP SP2
> > > computer. I have a Compaq Presario 7110US! Since going to SP2 I cannot
> > > play
> > > DVD at all, when I insert the DVD it tries to load but it does not open up
> > > so, I try to open it up by going to my computer and clicking on my DVD
> > > Drive
> > > and error message says "please insert a disc into Drive E but, the disc is
> > > already in the Drive. I also, have WinDVD that was installed on my
> > > Computer
> > > when I bought my Computer so, why can't I play any DVD's. Before upgrading
> > > to
> > > WinXP the DVD was working. Is it possible that the WinDVD will not work
> > > with
> > > WinXP SP2. Thanks.
> > >
> >
> >
> >

[Linda]

Here is the error codes for the DVD Drive when I ran a Diagnostics for
Windows Test. I looked for the codes on the web which did not find them.

4 10
DVDROM1: Sequential Read Test
No Media Is Present
2
66003057
0
Error:

DVDROM1: Sequential Read Test:test failed, error code: 066003057

No Media Is Present

Time of Error: 10:36PM 9/6/2006

Diagnostics for Windows 4.12 A

Recommended Action:

Verify that media is present in the drive.


------------------------
Error:

DVDROM1: Sequential Read Test:test failed, error code: 066003057

No Media Is Present

Time of Error: 10:41PM 9/6/2006

Diagnostics for Windows 4.12 A

Recommended Action:

Verify that media is present in the drive.

DVDROM1: Test Unit Ready
Drive Not Ready
1
66027031
0
Error:

DVDROM1: Test Unit Ready:test failed, error code: 066027031

Drive Not Ready

Time of Error: 10:39PM 9/6/2006

Diagnostics for Windows 4.12 A

Recommended Action:

Verify that media is present in the drive.

Error Details:

Host Adapter Status = 0x0000

Host Adapter Did Not Detect An Error

Sense Key = 0x0002

Sense Code = 0x003A

Sense Qualifier = 0x0000

Medium Not Present


------------------------
DVDROM1: Random Read Test
No Media Is Present
1
66004057
0
Error:

DVDROM1: Random Read Test:test failed, error code: 066004057

No Media Is Present

Time of Error: 10:41PM 9/6/2006

Diagnostics for Windows 4.12 A

Recommended Action:

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> Which version of WinDVD do you have? Have you looked for updates at its
> website at www.intervideo.com?
>
> WinDVD is not a program that is written by Microsoft, it is one that is
> purchased separately. If your PC manufacturer chose to include in on your
> PC then you will have received a copy on CD. You may need to reinstall it.
> Look in your PC manual for instructions on how to restore individual
> programs.
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP) Windows Client - Printing & Imaging
> www.coribright.com/Windows
>
>
> "Linda" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I have the same problem with my DVD not playing on my Windows XP SP2
> > computer. I have a Compaq Presario 7110US! Since going to SP2 I cannot
> > play
> > DVD at all, when I insert the DVD it tries to load but it does not open up
> > so, I try to open it up by going to my computer and clicking on my DVD
> > Drive
> > and error message says "please insert a disc into Drive E but, the disc is
> > already in the Drive. I also, have WinDVD that was installed on my
> > Computer
> > when I bought my Computer so, why can't I play any DVD's. Before upgrading
> > to
> > WinXP the DVD was working. Is it possible that the WinDVD will not work
> > with
> > WinXP SP2. Thanks.
> >
>
>
>

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Sounds like the drive itself has failed.
--
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"Linda" > wrote in message
...
> Here is the error codes for the DVD Drive when I ran a Diagnostics for
> Windows Test. I looked for the codes on the web which did not find them.
>
> 4 10
> DVDROM1: Sequential Read Test
> No Media Is Present
> 2
> 66003057
> 0
> Error:
>
> DVDROM1: Sequential Read Test:test failed, error code: 066003057
>
> No Media Is Present
>
> Time of Error: 10:36PM 9/6/2006
>
> Diagnostics for Windows 4.12 A
>
> Recommended Action:
>
> Verify that media is present in the drive.
>
>
> ------------------------
> Error:
>
> DVDROM1: Sequential Read Test:test failed, error code: 066003057
>
> No Media Is Present
>
> Time of Error: 10:41PM 9/6/2006
>
> Diagnostics for Windows 4.12 A
>
> Recommended Action:
>
> Verify that media is present in the drive.
>
> DVDROM1: Test Unit Ready
> Drive Not Ready
> 1
> 66027031
> 0
> Error:
>
> DVDROM1: Test Unit Ready:test failed, error code: 066027031
>
> Drive Not Ready
>
> Time of Error: 10:39PM 9/6/2006
>
> Diagnostics for Windows 4.12 A
>
> Recommended Action:
>
> Verify that media is present in the drive.
>
> Error Details:
>
> Host Adapter Status = 0x0000
>
> Host Adapter Did Not Detect An Error
>
> Sense Key = 0x0002
>
> Sense Code = 0x003A
>
> Sense Qualifier = 0x0000
>
> Medium Not Present
>
>
> ------------------------
> DVDROM1: Random Read Test
> No Media Is Present
> 1
> 66004057
> 0
> Error:
>
> DVDROM1: Random Read Test:test failed, error code: 066004057
>
> No Media Is Present
>
> Time of Error: 10:41PM 9/6/2006
>
> Diagnostics for Windows 4.12 A
>
> Recommended Action:
>
> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
>> Which version of WinDVD do you have? Have you looked for updates at its
>> website at www.intervideo.com?
>>
>> WinDVD is not a program that is written by Microsoft, it is one that is
>> purchased separately. If your PC manufacturer chose to include in on
>> your
>> PC then you will have received a copy on CD. You may need to reinstall
>> it.
>> Look in your PC manual for instructions on how to restore individual
>> programs.
>> --
>> Cari (MS-MVP) Windows Client - Printing & Imaging
>> www.coribright.com/Windows
>>
>>
>> "Linda" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> >I have the same problem with my DVD not playing on my Windows XP SP2
>> > computer. I have a Compaq Presario 7110US! Since going to SP2 I cannot
>> > play
>> > DVD at all, when I insert the DVD it tries to load but it does not open
>> > up
>> > so, I try to open it up by going to my computer and clicking on my DVD
>> > Drive
>> > and error message says "please insert a disc into Drive E but, the disc
>> > is
>> > already in the Drive. I also, have WinDVD that was installed on my
>> > Computer
>> > when I bought my Computer so, why can't I play any DVD's. Before
>> > upgrading
>> > to
>> > WinXP the DVD was working. Is it possible that the WinDVD will not work
>> > with
>> > WinXP SP2. Thanks.
>> >
>>
>>
>>

[peggy]

am waiting to hear the answer you were given to your request in May
--
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"Peter Hucker" wrote:

> On Sat, 06 May 2006 21:46:49 +0100, Shenan Stanley > wrote:
>
> > Peter Hucker wrote:
> >> It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The
> >> latest media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new
> >> DVD drive and it won't play a DVD?!?
> >
> > Correct.
> > Get a DVD Decoder.
>
> WHY won't it play it? Surely it should be built into windows media player? I don't have to get an mp3 decoder for it to play mp3s.
>
> So, where do I get one and is it free? Google only produces lots of things to be paid for.
>
>
> --
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>
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> The Pakistani continues on his way and meets another passer-by. "Thank you Mr. British for to let my family and me stay here... " Again, he's interrupted before finishing his sentence. "I no be British, I be Turk!"
> He goes a little farther and meets another person and greets him "thank you for letting me come to your beautiful country." ... "I'm not British, I'm Kosavon."
> "But," answers the Pakistani distressed, "where are the British??"
> The Kosavon looks at his watch and says ..... "Probably at work."
>

[Malke]

peggy wrote:

> am waiting to hear the answer you were given to your request in May

In May?!!! It's November now. If the OP hasn't come back by now, he
isn't coming back.

Research the question by using Google Groups Advanced Search, Google Web
search, or make a new post here with all pertinent details per this
link:

http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Malke
--
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"Don't Panic!"
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[Rock]

"peggy" wrote

> am waiting to hear the answer you were given to your request in May
> --
> pearlybird
>
>
> "Peter Hucker" wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 06 May 2006 21:46:49 +0100, Shenan Stanley >
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Peter Hucker wrote:
>> >> It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The
>> >> latest media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new
>> >> DVD drive and it won't play a DVD?!?
>> >
>> > Correct.
>> > Get a DVD Decoder.
>>
>> WHY won't it play it? Surely it should be built into windows media
>> player? I don't have to get an mp3 decoder for it to play mp3s.
>>
>> So, where do I get one and is it free? Google only produces lots of
>> things to be paid for.

You might be waiting a long time.

[Rien]

>>> > Peter Hucker wrote:
>>> >> It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The
>>> >> latest media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new
>>> >> DVD drive and it won't play a DVD?!?
>>> >
>>> > Correct.
>>> > Get a DVD Decoder.
>>> So, where do I get one and is it free? Google only produces lots of
>>> things to be paid for.

You can try VLC Media Player, a free software compliant with almost all
the multimedia formats; download it on :
http://www.videolan.org/

[Peter Hucker]

What?

On Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:24:01 -0000, peggy > wrote:

> am waiting to hear the answer you were given to your request in May

"Peter Hucker" wrote:

> On Sat, 06 May 2006 21:46:49 +0100, Shenan Stanley > wrote:
>> Peter Hucker wrote:
> >> It says I need a software or hardware decoder. WHAT?!?!? The
> >> latest media player with the latest updates for XP with a brand new
> >> DVD drive and it won't play a DVD?!?
> >
> > Correct.
> > Get a DVD Decoder.
>WHY won't it play it? Surely it should be built into windows media player? I don't have to get an mp3 decoder for it to play mp3s.
>So, where do I get one and is it free? Google only produces lots of things to be paid for.

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