I have Windows XP and I tried to play a dvd using it and it says I need a compatible dvd decoder installed. Where can I find a compatible decoder for the dvd for windows player?

When I try to open and play a dvd using WMplayer I get a message that I must have a compatible dvd decoder to read the dvd that I want to watch.   Can you tell me where I can get it.  I only want to look not to burn.

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Now, you must follow the link provided below and check if the problem is resolved by purchasing a DVD Decoder Pack add-on.

http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/Setup/expert/bridgman02april15.mspx

There are now available at the following link DVD decoders:

Info about DVD decoders:

Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx

Note: Note before you perform the steps above, you must create a restore point on your computer and check for the problem that you encounter on your computer to do that you must follow the steps below.

1. open the control panel (all items view).

(A) click on the system icon.

(B) proceed to step 3.

or

2. open the Start Menu.

(A) right click on the computer button and click Properties.

3. click on the System Protection link.

4. close the system window.

5. check to make sure you have System Protection turned on for the list available on the disc, that you want to create a restore point, to include in the restore point.

6. click the Create button

7. enter a description to point restoration in order to recognize it when you do a system restore and click on the button create.

8. you will now see this as the restore point is being created.

9. when the restore point is finished being created, click on the close button.

10. click on OK.

If you still experience the problem, you must contact the support Windows XP Forum for this you must follow the link below.

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/ee514983.aspx

Thank you, and in what concerns:

Aito - Microsoft technical support.

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