Applications: DVD Decoder software

Title: DVD Decoder software

asked by Jason210 on 11/12/2003 03:20AM PST


Where can I download a good, free, DVD decoder? I have a Creative 16x DVD - ROM drive. This is one of those combi things that can also play and burn CDs, so the DVD part is a bonus for me. Unfortunately the shop didn't provide the DVD software / decoder for it. Please, only answer this question if you know that the software is good and spyware free. it's easy to seacrh the internet using keyword and finds dozens of sites offering free DVD software, but I need expert advice. Points will be awarded to the first person whose suggestion works. Thanks in advance.

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Comment from LucF Date: 11/12/2003 03:45AM PST	Comment
This one isn't free, but I still think it's the best program around => http://www.gocyberlink.com/english/products/product_main.jsp?ProdId=28 LucF
Comment from Jason210 Date: 11/12/2003 07:15AM PST	Author Comment
Hi LucF Thanks - good to be aware of it. But it's not cheap! J
Comment from LucF Date: 11/12/2003 08:15AM PST	Comment
that's right It's not cheap, but you really get what you've paid for. But you can always use windows media player to watch your movies if you want it free. LucF
Accepted Answer from LucF Date: 11/12/2003 08:18AM PST Grade: A	Accepted Answer
fyi Windows Mediaplayer 9.0 for win98/winME/win2k => http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e0175119-9a5b-44c3-b1de-9b2a9aa6cff6&DisplayLang=en for winXP => http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b47fa121-6c38-4152-9b19-fa40b45a1042&DisplayLang=en
Comment from Jason210 Date: 11/12/2003 12:08PM PST	Author Comment
Oops! Why didn't I think of that?? Thanks LucF. That must be the easiest 500 points you earned!
Comment from LucF Date: 11/12/2003 01:09PM PST	Comment
Could be yes... ;-) (at least a good second place) Glad I could help.
Comment from JCMcL Date: 02/03/2004 04:23AM PST	Comment
Media Player 9 fo XP does not seem to include the DVD decoder, it is advertised as a buy in
Comment from LucF Date: 02/03/2004 04:33AM PST	Comment
If no other software you have includes the MPEG-2 codec, take a look here: http://codeccorner.com/af.html
Comment from LucF Date: 02/03/2004 04:35AM PST	Comment
http://www.digital-digest.com/dvd/downloads/elecard_mpeg2.html is more clear.
Comment from srlorenzo Date: 02/08/2004 11:25PM PST	Comment
This comment may be a few days late but I hope it is still useful to someone. This is the link to a program that's called VideoLAN Client or vlc for short. I discovered it a couple of weeks ago. It will play pretty much any audio/video file available even if the file is not complete or is missing parts. It also plays VCDs and DVDs and is available for many OS's. And that's just the start. http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
Comment from ca_heckler Date: 04/15/2004 12:22PM PDT	Comment
srlorenzo, yours is the single most interesting post in this whole thread! saved my day, thanks!
Comment from richrumble Date: 05/25/2004 01:46PM PDT	Comment
mencoder from the makers of Mplayer (question is PAQ'd I know) http://www.mplayerhq.hu/homepage/design7/news.html -rich
Comment from LucF Date: 05/25/2004 01:50PM PDT	Comment
Thanks for the info rich, I'll keep that in mind :)
Comment from cpudesperado Date: 09/05/2004 10:49PM PDT	Comment
I'd highly recommend BlazeDVD--I've had decoder problems and this plays what others can't! http://www.blazedvd.com
Comment from radixk Date: 09/07/2004 11:51AM PDT	Comment
i found VideoLAN to work well and it's free. Not a lot of bells and whistles, but it plays a movie. http://www.videolan.org/
Comment from gavmiester Date: 10/21/2004 12:53AM PDT	Comment
Zoom is a pretty good free media player app that plays many file types, and can be found at www.dvdrhelp.com .....oh yeah, its free as well. <removed per http:help.jsp#hi100> Cheers Gav
Comment from Jason210 Date: 10/21/2004 01:39AM PDT	Author Comment
It seems I accepted to early. SRlorenzo, that VideoLAN is really an excellent piece of software. You shold have had some points for that.
Comment from Jason210 Date: 12/17/2004 12:06PM PST	Author Comment
cheers!
Comment from mlaschiazza Date: 03/20/2005 09:11PM PST	Comment
to the guy who thinks it's decript, no it's decode...remember pc developers still don'tknow television! :)
Comment from pkphilip Date: 04/15/2005 07:27AM PDT	Comment
Please check this link: http://www.videolan.org It is a media player which also plays DVD. It is perfectly legal and free. It is also open source and there is no spyware, adware or any other crap.
Comment from Claudiann Date: 04/22/2005 04:29PM PDT	Comment
This answer does not help. I need to be able to view my newly burned DVD on my TV, all I get is scrambled picture. Does anyone know what I should do. I have no problem viewing movie on PC but I want to share the entertainment with my family. Please need an answer quick. Thank you... Claudiann

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