Win 2000, but no DVD decoder

[Jaums]

Can't play DVDs.  DVD Player is not listed under Programs, Entertainment.  If I open it via Help, it opens but does nothing.  Help indicates there is no DVD decoder, tho they are provided by Windows and the DVD drive manufacturer.  It's a Pioneer  DVD-R 104 which I use all the time to record DVDs I create with Adobe Premiere and Studio 9.  So wha happened to my decoder?  Where can I get one and how do I install it?  Thanks!

Jaums

[merlin_2]

see if its a bad start up...........reboot pc and hold down the f8key and chose last good config.........How big is your hard drive......

[Jaums]

Don't think it's a bad start--it's been a week or so that I've been trying, booting every day.  Haven't made any changes for a long time--it is my video editing computer I keep clean, don't use it for anything else.  Thanks!

[merlin_2]

http://www.updatexp.com/dvd-decoder-media-player-windows.html

http://www.iamnotageek.com/a/414-p1.php

[Jaums]

thanks but can't get anywhere with the links you provided.  Keep getting companies that sell decoilers

[merlin_2]

What!" wmp.....9/10 free m8

http://www.videohelp.com/