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    #1

    Apr 15, 2008, 06:19 AM
    Freeware to play DVD's on computer?
    Hello I'm looking for some free software I can use to be able to watch DVD's on my computer. Any ideas guys? Thanks.
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    Apr 15, 2008, 06:19 AM
    A lot of commercial DVD's come packaged with a player already.
    Also Windows Media Player can play them as well.
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    Apr 15, 2008, 06:23 AM
    Well I'm trying to play this, it installed interactual player for me and then said this:

    'Error PL4013: Playback failed due to a problem with the video subsystem. You may be using an unsupported display mode or your system may not have a working decoder installed. Please ensure that your DVD decoder is functioning properly by launching it from Start | Programs. Click “Help Online” for details on how to correct this problem'.

    Not sure what to do about it.
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    Apr 15, 2008, 06:28 AM
    Uninstall that program and make sure your Windows Media Player is updated, it should play your DVD just fine as Ben mentioned.
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    Apr 15, 2008, 06:29 AM
    I have latest windows media player it just will not play them :mad:
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    Apr 15, 2008, 06:35 AM
    I think I need a DVD decoder? Where can I get one of these for free?
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    Apr 15, 2008, 06:46 AM
    VLC is great: VLC media player for Windows
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    Apr 15, 2008, 06:49 AM
    I have the page up but I'm not sure which one I download, I live in England?
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    #9

    Apr 15, 2008, 06:54 AM
    Use one from France.
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    Apr 15, 2008, 06:55 AM
    There's 4 which 1? 2 are HTTP and 2 are FTP
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    Apr 15, 2008, 07:03 AM
    It doesn't matter at all which link you use.
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    Apr 15, 2008, 07:06 AM
    I have downloaded vlc player but interactual friendly which is with the DVD I think says that it does not recognise the decoder?
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    Apr 15, 2008, 08:40 AM
    Can anybody help? Please :)
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