DVD codex missing

[nitelife2989]

I have recently  re install windows xp on my computer and its all working fine except one thing. when i put in a dvd i cant watch it on windows media player it says that i am missing a dvd codex and to download one. i cant find any dvd software for this and they all want me to pay $50 or more to buy a new program. i would like to just get windows media player working to play dvds ( ive tried vcl media player) it was working before i re installed the software. any help would be much appreciated. thanks

[Broni]

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_lite_codec_pack.htm
You owe me $50

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

*sigh*

Broni....This is a free-help forum. We don't ask for money.

As punishment, you owe me $50.   

[Broni]

I'll pay you with those gift certificates, you owe me

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Computeruler isn't here, who are you talking to?

Lol

[Broni]

Oh, LOL, he'll pay anyway....hehehehe

[nitelife2989]

for being a free service there is alot of charges lol. i will try that and see how it works

[nitelife2989]

i installed it and the media player classic works for playing dvds not the best quality and looks like it laggs a little but it will work.

thank you for your help

[Broni]

You're welcome
You can also try VLC Player: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

[2x3i5x]

You can also try Gom Player, it's decent as well.  http://www.gomlab.com/eng/GMP_download.html

But, I think one media player you're comfortable enough with should suffice