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Title: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: computer 12 on April 11, 2012, 02:40:34 AM
my computer has installed VLC dvd player but it cant read all dvds only one and the dvds that VLC cant read are almost the same so what so what other software could
i download  for windows or ubuntu thank u  :)
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: reddevilggg on April 11, 2012, 06:11:48 AM
VLC is a player that recognises most formats. Maybe the regional setting is different, but you have not stated where you or your DVDs are from
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: computer 12 on April 11, 2012, 06:27:07 AM
the one i can watch is from BBC some of  the ones i cant are also from BBC the one i can is DVD 5 the other one i cant its also from DVD 5 the other i cant is DVD 9
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: reddevilggg on April 11, 2012, 06:49:41 AM

DVD 5 and DVD 9 are the size of the DVD not the region. You need to tell us where YOU are and what REGION the DVDs are from.
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: computer 12 on April 11, 2012, 08:18:26 AM
nice question i am in Germany im not sure where my laptop is from but the dvds are from Britain(i think)   
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: computer 12 on April 11, 2012, 08:35:06 AM
now what iv been doing some tests and i got so please tell me what other software could i install for ubuntu or windows ok
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: reddevilggg on April 11, 2012, 08:37:07 AM

That kind of language is against forum rules, there is no need for it.
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: reddevilggg on April 11, 2012, 08:41:23 AM

Quote from: computer 12 on April 11, 2012, 08:35:06 AM
please tell me what other software could i install for ubuntu or windows ok

http://developer.ubuntu.com/2012/03/top-10-ubuntu-app-downloads-for-february-2012/ (http://developer.ubuntu.com/2012/03/top-10-ubuntu-app-downloads-for-february-2012/)

http://www.guidingtech.com/5829/top-free-software-for-new-windows-computer-pc/ (http://www.guidingtech.com/5829/top-free-software-for-new-windows-computer-pc/)
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: computer 12 on April 12, 2012, 03:05:25 AM
free software are better because im not realy paying as i all ready have my xbox 360 slim but it usually busy so i have to use my computer
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: Salmon Trout on April 12, 2012, 10:44:02 AM
Quote from: reddevilggg on April 11, 2012, 06:49:41 AM
DVD 5 and DVD 9 are the size of the DVD not the region. You need to tell us where YOU are and what REGION the DVDs are from.

They are designations of download size for burning so we may be into a copyright/region code bypass situation...
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: lallu123 on April 13, 2012, 10:57:54 AM
KM PLAYER IS  A GOOD SOFTWARE TO  READ ALL FORMATS
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: Salmon Trout on April 13, 2012, 11:03:59 AM
Quote from: lallu123 on April 13, 2012, 10:57:54 AM
KM PLAYER IS  A GOOD SOFTWARE TO  READ ALL FORMATS

KM Player is alleged by many people to install spyware. Probably better not to try it.

Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: Geek-9pm on April 13, 2012, 08:29:59 PM
You could try a plug-in to WMP.
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Some editions of Windows include full-featured DVD playback capability in ... video playback controls and DVD chapter listings to Windows Media Player. ... For the best multimedia experience on your PC, consider upgrading to Windows 7.
Plug-ins for Windows Media Player - Microsoft Windows (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/downloads/windows-media-player/plug-ins)
Using XP and WMP I can play DVDs I burnt. (I did not have to buy anything, I had a free version of a codec that came with a DVD drive I bought some time ago.)
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: computer 12 on April 14, 2012, 05:42:43 AM
o but i wanted free soft ware
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: reddevilggg on April 14, 2012, 07:47:22 AM

Quote from: computer 12 on April 14, 2012, 05:42:43 AM
o but i wanted free soft ware

Are you for real ??  Windows Media Player IS free
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: Geek-9pm on April 14, 2012, 07:57:45 AM
Free Codec Installation Package for Windows Media Player (http://www.free-codecs.com/download/windows_media_player.htm)
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The k-lite codecs mentioned above (way up there) are great. Fixed vista and MP11. I was very suss, but it worked extremely well.Get them..
Like the guy sez, you look for them at the top of the page. Free things are not always right in your face.
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: reddevilggg on April 14, 2012, 08:13:15 AM

Quote from: Geek-9pm on April 14, 2012, 07:57:45 AM
Free things are not always right in your face.

that maybe, but if you google 'free wmp codecs' the link you posted is the third one in the list. I'm pretty sure the OP can google............
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: Geek-9pm on April 14, 2012, 09:09:41 AM
Quote from: reddevilggg on April 14, 2012, 08:13:15 AM
that maybe, but if you google 'free wmp codecs' the link you posted is the third one in the list. I'm pretty sure the OP can google............
You are a real diplomat.
And as to the Google results,,  Google now has some new listings that were not around six months ago., or whenever I last checked. More codecs are now free. Anyway, the OP has a choice.
Title: Re: my computer is not able to play some dvds
Post by: reddevilggg on April 14, 2012, 09:21:52 AM

Quote from: Geek-9pm on April 14, 2012, 09:09:41 AM
You are a real diplomat.

i wouldn't go that far........  ;)