Free DVD Codec?

Discussion in 'General Software' started by megamaced, Jul 28, 2006.

  1. megamaced

    megamaced Geek Geek Geek!

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    I am looking for a free MPEG-2 DVD codec that is preferrably compatible with either Windows Media Player or Realplayer. Oh, and I would prefer one that does NOT come bundled with Spyware!
     
  2. thomas234

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  3. megamaced

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    It appears that the DVD codecs/players of today require far more system resources then they used to.

    I can't even play DVDs on my P3 1.0GHz, and the computer I want the codecs for is only 500MHz.

    I'll have to try and get hold of an old copy of WinDVD or PowerDVD. Probably one manufacturered about 4 years ago.

    I think WinDVD 5 is probably old enough
     
  4. thomas234

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    I have PowerDVD 3 and that plays fine on my Celeron 766MHz (both Windows ME and XP).
     
  5. zeus

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    Wont WMP work for you? I used to use WinDVD on a 633 celeron. I continued to use it on my newer pcs but then ended up not bothering because WMP did everything I wanted.
     
  6. megamaced

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    The playback is very slow because of the lack of system resources. If I went for an older DVD program it'd probably work OK
     
  7. Nic

    Nic Sleepy Head

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  8. megamaced

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    That's a great media player, Nic :)

    But unfortunately, it also runs a little too slow on my friend's ageing Pentium
     
  9. Karanislove

    Karanislove It's D Grav80 Of Luv

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    I've always used VLC, AsusDVD or WMP at my home but after watching your computer configuration it seems that you need a small player. I searched on the net and come across these players. Personally I've never used it so I cant say much about it. They are small and I believe will hopefully resolve your problem ..........

    1. [link=http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Video-Players/Zoom-Player-Standard.shtml]Zoom Player[/link]
    2. [link=http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Video-Players/Micro-DVD-Player.shtml]Micro DVD Player[/link], this one is looking better to me.
    3. [link=http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Video-Players/MVPlayer.shtml]MV Player[/link]
     

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