dvd decoder

We dont normanaly use the pc for playing dvd's but decided to try with a dvd that say's it region free and should play on any dvd player

We are using windows media player on xp

And was hoping there would be a free decoder we could download maybe on trail for now

I use PowerDVD, here's the trial version, but you'll probably find the 30-minute playback restriction a bit much:

http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20...pplies-02.html

A bit of searching found this freeware one:

http://www.cliprex.com/

Or if you use Linux at all, this one:

http://xinehq.de/

i second power dvd

it might cost a couple of bucks ... but its the most stable player ive found and ive been using it for about 2.5 years

I third powerdvd. There's also WinDVD but I must caution you if you have a SoundBlaster Live or Audigy card installed as there have been numerous problems and conflicts when using WinDVD.

I use PowerDvd too but what about using Windows Media Player? Shotters already has it and it works fine (love the way the control bars exit top and bottom of screen in fullscreen mode).

Play/DVD or CD Audio.

Here's my first draft response to the post in case you have any difficulties:

The following procedure is considered "Expert" level computing, failure to follow instructions exactly will result in serious disappointment.

1. Insert dvd in pc *
2. If dvd does not start playing... *
3. Hit Play / DVD or CD Audio *
4. Select " F: Debbie Does... *
5. Hit fullscreen button *
6. Open mouth
7. Insert popcorn

* optional