On Feb 12, 2008 12:22 AM, Vince Teachout <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Michael J. Babcock, MCP wrote: > > I've got a laptop that's got a DVD drive, but there's no software to play > > DVDs on it. What would you recommend? > > Just dealt with this same issue, just last night. My wife's XP Laptop > had a DVD drive, but no player. Tried Media Player Classic that others > raved about, but it wouldn't play. Then googled, and found out about > codecs, and got K-Lite Codec pack. Ran the install, UNCHECKED > everything except for Media Player Classic, and it runs like a champ! > Actually, I still have the Install file (freeware) Want me to send it > to you?
Careful, some of these codec packs are spyware laden or at the least legally 'grey'. The only extra codec I have installed is XVID. Not sure why MPC didn't work for you the first time, it supports MPEG internally and doesn't need an installer. -- Paul _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
