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missing dvd decoder

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by basaltfire, Jul 19, 2009.

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  1. basaltfire

    basaltfire Notebook Enthusiast

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    somehow reformatting my dell vostro 1700 xp laptop

    i have lost my dvd drive/decoder for mpeg2 and cannot watch videos off of dvd 's what can i do to restore the lost dvd decoder
    also my warrenty has expired

    thank a million
     
    basaltfire, Jul 19, 2009
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    ziesemer Notebook Consultant

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    Just install the latest version of your favorite media player, e.g. Microsoft Windows Media Player or VLC media player. That should be all you need.
     
    ziesemer, Jul 20, 2009
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    I think WMP still needs a third party DVD codec to be installed to work - I may be wrong but that used to always be the case.
     
    SteveJonesy, Jul 20, 2009
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    I just completed a fresh install of Vista, and didn't need to install anything special. However, I guess that's because I'm on Ultimate edition. The Home Premium edition also has built-in support, as listed at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx. Also at this page are links to 3rd party plugins, all available for purchase I believe.
     
    ziesemer, Jul 20, 2009
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    does your dell cd packages include cyberlink dvd player...?
    for the e6400, they did include a cd of cyberlink
     
    MDR8850, Jul 20, 2009
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    basaltfire Notebook Enthusiast

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    no its not included just driver disk and one other for reformatting i think
     
    basaltfire, Jul 20, 2009
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