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Old 28 December 2005, 09:09 AM
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Looking for the best freeware DVD player software to install on a laptop - any recomendations/links?

Thanks, Richard
Old 28 December 2005, 12:17 PM
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Try VLC
Old 28 December 2005, 12:55 PM
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Cheers, I'll give it a go.

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Old 28 December 2005, 03:39 PM
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I use VLC. It works but every now and again when I select open disc it doesnt work first time. Strange problem - anyone else get it?

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Installed last night - looks good, thanks. But also noticed that MediaPlayer can play DVD's....didn't know that!

Richard
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The nice thing about VLC is that it can play discs from any region without the need to flash the firmware in your DVD-ROM drive - very handy.
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Originally Posted by dowser
Installed last night - looks good, thanks. But also noticed that MediaPlayer can play DVD's....didn't know that!

Richard
Only Media Player 10 and above. And in some instances you need an MPeg-2 CODEC instaled.
Old 29 December 2005, 10:50 PM
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DVD43 works a treat if you want to override region protection. Works with any player/hardware on windows

http://www.cdr-zone.com/software/dvd...vd43free).html
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