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    Dell E1505, removed media direct, no compatible dvd decoder

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Edogcubed, Feb 27, 2007.

  1. Edogcubed

    Edogcubed Newbie

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    I removed dell media direct because it always opened when I put a movie in, and I never used it. I use window media player 11 for music and movies. After I uninstalled it, I could not play any movies because I did have a dvd encoder. The options presented to me were to purchase one for media player 10. Any thoughts on what I can do?
     
    Edogcubed, Feb 27, 2007
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  2. Airman

    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    Airman, Feb 27, 2007
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    I tried redownloading wmp 11, but it still didn't work. Trying to download the codec.
     
    Edogcubed, Feb 27, 2007
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  4. Airman

    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    The Klite Mega Codec pack will definitely work.

    During the install select "playback only" and create yourself a shortcut for Windows Media Player Classic.
     
    Airman, Feb 27, 2007
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    Edogcubed Newbie

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    It worked, but is there anyway I can make windows media player 11 work?
     
    Edogcubed, Feb 27, 2007
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    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    Buy their DVD Decoder.
     
    Airman, Feb 27, 2007
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    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    I'm not sure what free codecs can bolt into WMP11, I'm pretty sure they restrict you to paid decoders (PowerDVD, WinDVD, etc).
     
    Lysander, Feb 27, 2007
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    You can use Tweak to disable autoplay which will stop discs from playing when inserted. If you are looking for DVD playback software, VideoLan is free and works quite well. I use it myself though I do not watch a lot of DVDs on my laptop.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 27, 2007
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    Call dell and get them to send you power dvd or sonic, they should do this free of charge.
     
    Iceman0124, Feb 27, 2007
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  10. friedchicken

    friedchicken Notebook Enthusiast

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    CCCP + WMP Classic is good. WMP11 takes up unnecessary resource imo.
    never trusted Klite much.

    edit: wmpc with coreavc makes for a very good h264 decoder
     
    friedchicken, Feb 27, 2007
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    Thanks it works
     
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    I used CCCP + Quicktime Alt Lite + Real Player Alt Lite + WMC

    I also got Winamp Alternative but I unchecked the first option and the last three (well invert that when you see the screen). You just won't be able to listen the AAC+ streams but every other one will work on shoutcast.
     
    shinji257, Feb 27, 2007
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