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    FRISP Posts: 63, Reputation: 2
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    #1

    Dec 23, 2009, 01:56 AM
    USB dvd dr
    Can't get windows meda player 10 to play DVDs from a USB connected DVD Dr

    Error stating DVD Decoder required what does this mean and how do I find one for free?
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    #2

    Dec 23, 2009, 02:21 AM
    Looks like a codec issue to me..
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    #3

    Dec 23, 2009, 09:15 AM

    Use this program to open the DVD

    VLC media player - Open Source Multimedia Framework and Player
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    #4

    Dec 24, 2009, 12:36 AM

    Romefalls

    I'd do that but every time I try to access the DVD it autoopens in windows media player how do I stop this
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    Dec 24, 2009, 05:03 AM

    You can try and got to "My Computer" Right click on your DVD drive and look for the selection that says "Open With" and use VLC and set it as the default. Or the simpler work around, uninstall Windows Media Player
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    #6

    Dec 24, 2009, 10:03 AM

    Great thanks have a good xmas
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    #7

    Dec 30, 2009, 09:57 AM

    Downloading vlc worked great, thanks and have a good one

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