DVD decoder is missing and can't play DVD's... how can I fix it without buying a new decoder?

Question

When we try to play DVD's, we get a error message saying "cannot play DVD because a compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer". And we used to be able to play DVD's. A few months ago we had Geek Squad get rid of a bunch of viruses. Im wondering if they erased or if the viruses did??? Is there a way to reinstall one without having to buy one? And if not, where is a good place to purchase? :(

Answer 1

The best DVD decoder is Cyberlink Power DVD.

Their Homepage :-

http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/products/main_1_ENU.html



You can download the trial version and see how it works.

http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/download/download_hotlink.jsp







There you can find all the information needed for purchasing Power DVD .

Answer 2

Go online and download a free software that decodes DVD.



http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Search/dvd_decoder.html



http://www.brothersoft.com/downloads/dvd-decoder.html



There are a few sites.

Answer 3

Google for "vlc" (Video Lan Client);it's a (free) DVD player that generally "just works".



Or, find the CDs that came with your computer; one of them probably has all the DVD player software needed.

Answer 4

Reinstall the software that came bundled with your DVD drive.

Answer 5

Download and install K-Lite codecs. They are free and I never have any problems.



http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_lite_codec_pack.htm

Answer 6

I used to have the same problem. Google and download "XP Codec Pack" and "K-Lite mpeg pack", this will solve your problem!

Answer 7

well ur kinda asking my flashlight won't work it doesn't have a battery how can we make it work without batteries???

Answer 8

you can this free program:

http://www.cliprex.com/