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    Free DVD player programs?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by AmazingGracePlayer, Jul 22, 2007.

  1. AmazingGracePlayer

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    Are there any legitimate FREE programs that play DVDs? Not just trials, but free programs that works?
     
    AmazingGracePlayer, Jul 22, 2007
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    baddogboxer, Jul 22, 2007
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  3. LFC

    LFC Ex-NBR

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    Top 2 choices are
    ~ Media Player Classic with either the K-Lite Mega Codec Pack or Commumity Codec Pack. Then configure ffdshow
    ~ Or VLC. Very simple one stop shop

    I used to use VLC, but today messing around with ffdshow and MPC, I find the image quality better with the latter. I have now uninstalled VLC. Temporarily satisfied with my DVD player of choice (contemplating buying a pro software)

    P.S. Reading stickies help
     
    LFC, Jul 22, 2007
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  4. Ethyriel

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    There's also AVS, but I've never tried it.
     
    Ethyriel, Jul 22, 2007
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  5. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Remember, all of those are illegal in the USA, because they circumvent the copy protection of DVD's, so they're against the DMCA. If you want to play DVD's in the United States, you need to pay for a program. They should often come with a new computer, though.
     
    Pitabred, Jul 22, 2007
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  6. allan_huang

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    I'd recommend MPC as LFC stated, I use it and I haven't complained once, low cpu, plays like all the formats
     
    allan_huang, Jul 23, 2007
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  7. Ethyriel

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    Excuse me for not particularly caring :D

    I know, he asked for legitimate...
    But then, there are different standards for legitimacy, too...
    morality, legality
     
    Ethyriel, Jul 23, 2007
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  8. Overclocker

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    Media Player Classic + ffdshow = DVD play.
     
    Overclocker, Jul 23, 2007
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  9. PhoenixFx

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    Another vote for Media Player Classic. VLC is pretty good too.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jul 23, 2007
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  10. usapatriot

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    Well thats very stupid.

    I am not going to pay for a program to play DVD's if there are free alternatives.

    Anyways my vote goes to VLC although MPC is also good.
     
    usapatriot, Jul 23, 2007
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  11. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    I agree that it's stupid. That doesn't make it any less illegal. Make sure you vote (if you're old enough) and write to your congresscritters ;)
     
    Pitabred, Jul 23, 2007
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  12. Overclocker

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    Aren't our congresscritters the ones who pass any laws the MPAA/RIAA lobby? We'd be better off writing checks than letters...
     
    Overclocker, Jul 23, 2007
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    fastcarr, Jul 23, 2007
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  14. Evolution

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    I agree GOMplayer is an excellent program, no need for codec packs as all frequently used codecs are built into the player itself :).
     
    Evolution, Jul 23, 2007
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  15. panteedropper

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    i use vlc player religiously
     
    panteedropper, Jul 23, 2007
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