How can I find the free codecs for media player on my XP?

Hello

How can I find the codecs free dvd for windows media player on my xp pro computer?
When I search for them I am offered Movie Player $ 40!
I can't afford to upgrade to 7.
Thanks for any help
Bobby

You can buy a DVD decoder at the following link:

(FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
Restore point before installing software or updates)

(948247) how to set a system restore
point in Windows XP
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948247

Info about DVD decoders:
Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-ins

Or you can download and use one of the following
freeware multimedia players:

VLC Media Player
http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc/
(works on XP/Vista/7)
(the name of the file to download is: vlc - 2.0.2 - win32.exe)

Media Player Classic Home Cinema
http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
(works on XP/Vista/7)
(The name of the file to download is: "MPC-HomeCinema 1.6.2.4902.exe")

Or... you can try to download and install the
Following Codec Pack.

(FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
Restore point before installing software or updates)

* Proceed at your own risk *.

K - Lite Codec Pack (full)
http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/
(Win XP / Vista / Win 7-32 bit and 64 bit)

Good luck...

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