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DVD Decoder, Codec, etc...???
Name: vwchappy Date: July 27, 2004 at 16:55:32 Pacific OS: XP Ho/\/\e CPU/Ram: P3 933 / 512 ram
Comment:
Hey,
I need a decoder for Media Player. I get the following error when I insert a DVD: "Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because a compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer." Where can I get one? Or is there a better (free) program I can use to view DVD's that doesn't let me watch only the first 5 minutes and tells me I have to pay for the full version? On a different not besides that - how bout a good free program to RIP DVD's so I can watch them later so I don't have to pay any more damn late fees to Blockbuster... Thanks!! :)
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