I cannot watch dvds on wmp9 or wmp11

I have a new computer with windows xp. Never had a problem watching dvds on old computer but now I cannot. I started with wmp11, and found out I didn't have a decoder installed. Took the suggestion to roll back to previous player, which is wmp9. I still cannot view any dvds.

I haven't a clue what to do next. :cry:confused

 

first i would revert back up to wmp11,then i would install this codec pack http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=5326
It'll work on Xp,then you'll be able to view DVD's on wmp.

 

Thank you Mimon.
The installation was easy. now I'm going to try to watch a dvd. Hope it works.

 

By default, XP was never released with a DVD codec or a choice of bitrates for MP3 ripping, though they were all issued with the Beta versions. IIRC, it was a simple Registry modification that was all that was needed to enable each of them to work.

I usually install VLC player, it adds codecs and plays DVDs.

 

I will try your suggestion, as the one from mimon didn't work for me. Wondering if I shud uninstall the codec pack that didn't work for me, before I install the VLC player?

I will wait for your suggestion.
Thanks

 

The codec pack didn't fix my problem. I will try the other suggestion from Satrow next.

thanks for your help.

 

Try the Combined-Community-Codec-Pack it plays all the Codecs i can even play DVDs
Just in stall the codec pack and dont mess with it http://majorgeeks.com/CCCP_Combined_Community_Codec_Pack_d6093.html

 

I agree :highfive
Over time I have tried various codec packs and I think all the media players, I always come back to VLC
It's number one reputation is well deserved.
My advice is to install VLC and enjoy it :cool

 

VLC does not work for every body though just install the pack i put up then you will not need the VLC at all

 

If that doesn't work, http://www.codecguide.com/download_k-lite_codec_pack_full.htm

complete install (has a feature to support WMP)

 

Last time i used VLC it would play very slow even with a 2.26 ghz cpu it ran slow glad i built a new desktop

 

Thanks to all for your suggestions. The VLC player solved my problem. I'm a happy camper again.:wave

 

Good to hear it

 

One of those codec packs should activate dvd capability in WMP11. Also, the codecs contained in other dvd aps like Cyberlink Power DVD will allow WMP11 to play the dvds. I'd follow thru on the fix and enjoy the content in either or both players.