Posted by David Z on 10/06/05 15:56

You'll need to install a 3rd party DVD decoder. Your DVD drive should have
come with a decoder, or if not, then your video card. For example my DVD-RW
drive came with Nero OEM, while my video card came with WinDVD. Either of
these decoders will work.
Why Windows XP doesn't come with one included is beyond me!

"sdlomi2" <sdlomi2@spam.yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I'm new to DVD. Using Win. Media Player 10 and Win XP Pro w/all
> updates. When I try to watch a dvd from Blockbuster (southeastern US) it
> tells me there is no dvd encoder installed, verified by MS encoder-check.
> I'd like to find an encoder for free, no frills, as I am just beginning
> to experiment with dvd movies. Any advice?
> Thank you in advance. s
>

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