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Codec for Windows Media Player 11 on windows XP

thebourke · 2010-07-16 11:54:57

Hi, Im trying to play a dvd with media player on windows XP.I get an erro saying i need a codec for this.does anybody know what the name of this codec file could be?I tried searching on the web, but it doesnt say what the name of this file/files should be..

16-07-2010 11:54am

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thebourke

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Hi,
Im trying to play a dvd with media player on windows XP.I get an erro saying i need a codec for this.does anybody know what the name of this codec file could be?I tried searching on the web, but it doesnt say what the name of this file/files should be..

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#2 16-07-2010 12:06pm

RolandIRL

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use VLC player and play your DVD on that. much better than WMP imo
or you could try K-Lite Mega Codec Pack for another alternative

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#3 16-07-2010 1:38pm

thebourke

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thanks that worked...
I used the link of the k download you posted..

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