"Windows Media cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer"
When I insert one no matter what DVD in my Dvd Player, I get a message indicating
"Windows Media cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer"
I have Windows XP Professional, I have not played a DVD on the computor in several months. How can I fix this.
When I insert one no matter what DVD in my Dvd Player, I get a message indicating
"Windows Media cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer"
I have Windows XP Professional, I have not played a DVD on the computor in several months. How can I fix this.
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If you have a DVD decoder (for example Power DVD) try reinstalling it.
If it is not... Take a look at the following site:
Info about DVD decoders:
Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx
Also, you could try one of the players following freeware that will play DVDs:
(FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
Restore point before installing software or updates)
VLC Media Player
http://www.videolan.org/
Media Player Classic
http://www.filehippo.com/download_media_player_classic/
(just unzip and run it... (no installation required)
Media Player Classic Home Cinema
http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
(works on XP/Vista/7)
Also, it may be interesting to try to install one of the following Codec Packs:
* Proceed at your own risk *.
(1) news of CCCP (combined Community Codec Pack)
http://www.CCCP-project.NET/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
(2) K-Lite Codec Pack (full)
http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/
Good luck...
Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.
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DVD decoder not installed?
I went to play a DVD on my computer this evening and received this msg: Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.
A few weeks ago, I played DVD on my computer. I would like to know what is happening. Any ideas/suggestions?I tried to play one of the same DVDs I played before... same message. Nothing to my knowledge has been removed from my computer and I'm the only one with access... "very confused.
Thanks if anyone can help.
Yes, and if you install the utility on your system, you'll see all decoders.
The utility will also tell you if a decoder is compatible or not.
Using Media Player version 10 or 11?
the utility tells me I have no decoder... the only thing I can think is that if I actually deleted it... I rarely remove anything because I do not add a lot... but it is possible a few weeks ago, I have to get rid of some things (I'm quite cautious because I'm not an expert). It is the Media Player version 11, I was trying to use... but I rebooted now 10 to see if there was something to update related that mess.
because I used the VLC Player successfully, I have not yet tried Windows Media Player (since WMP reloading and load the codec pack)
So great to have the entry of a person who knows what he's doing. Thanks again. I will try the Windows Media Player later and see if I have his use of return.
Have a great day!
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Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.
FWIW... Win XP cannot natively recognize Commercial
DVD video... it requires a DVD decoder.If you could play before commercial video DVD...
do a system restore to a time before this started
may be your solution.Or you could 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/948247Info about DVD decoders:
Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-insOr 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)Media Player Classic Home Cinema
http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
(works on XP/Vista/7)Or... you can try to download and install one of
the following Codec Packs.(FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
Restore point before installing software or updates)* Proceed at your own risk *.
(1) K-Lite Codec Pack (full)
http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/
(Win XP / Vista / Win 7-32 bit and 64 bit)(2) information on CCCP (combined Community Codec Pack)
http://www.CCCP-project.NET/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
(Windows 7, Vista and XP SP1 and above - 32-bit and 64-bit)Good luck...
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Original title: Windows Media Player
All of a sudden, I get the following error message when I try to use Windows Media Player 11: "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer." Never had this problem, or a message in the past.
Hi RRobb,
· Did you do changes on the computer before the show?
Follow these methods.
Method 1: If you have a DVD decoder (for example Power DVD) try reinstalling it.
How to change or remove a program in Windows XP
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307895
If this is not the case, see the following link:
Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx
Method 2: Perform a system restore if the problem occurred recently.
How to restore Windows XP to a previous state
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Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer
Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer
====================================
FWIW... Win XP cannot natively recognize Commercial
DVD video... it requires a DVD decoder.If you could play before commercial video DVD...
do a system restore to a time before this started
may be your solution.Or you could 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)Info about DVD decoders:
Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-insOr you can download and use one of the following freeware
media players:VLC Media Player
http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc/
(works on XP/Vista/7)Media Player Classic Home Cinema
http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
(works on XP/Vista/7)Or... you can try to download and install one of the
Following codec packs.(FWIW... it is always preferable, if you create a system restore
point before installing any software or updates).* Proceed at your own risk *.
(1) K-Lite Codec Pack (full)
http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/(2) information on CCCP (combined Community Codec Pack)
http://www.CCCP-project.NET/wiki/index.php?title=Main_PageGood luck...
Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.
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Original title: I CANNOT READ THE DVD OR CD ON MEDIA PLAYER, IT is A what NO NOISE 'n' INSTALLED EITHER ALL THE IDEAS THAT DO?
I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE PLAYER ON MY LAPTOP, I JUST GOT ALL OF THE DELETED CONTENT SO THAT IT IS FIXED AND I AM UNABLE TO PLAY DVDS OR GET ANY SOUND MEDIA PLAYER WHEN I ENTERED A DVD THE MESSAGE READ:
"Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer."
ANY IDEAS PEOPLE? I THINK I NEED TO REINSTALL THE SOUND AND EVERYTHING BUT DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA OF THAT KIND OF THING OR WHERE TO GET IT FROM :( ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Hi SARAH-82.
The sound works fine when playing any video recorded or audio files on the computer?
Method 1: You may need to download the audio effect plug-ins or ability of DVD in Windows Media Player, please visit the link below
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-ins
Method 2: You can see the steps mentioned in the article below
Supported decoders MPEG - 2 software DVD in Windows Media Player for Windows XP and Windows Vista
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306331
Note: Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.
Method 3: To the problem of audio or audio playback, you can follow the steps mentioned in the link
Tips for solving common audio problemsThank you, and in what concerns:
Ajay K
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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DVD playback problem started today. SE message: Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is installed on your computer ot. I have not had this problem before.
Hi RosemaryHanna,
Thanks for posting in the Microsoft community!
I understand that you are unable to read the DVD. I will try to help you with this question.
(1) did you make any changes before the show?
(2) the video works fine when playing any video recorded or audio files on the computer?
Method 1: Solve the video issues in Windows Media Player and other media or library
http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic/?WA=wsignin1.0
Method 2: You can see the steps mentioned in the article below
Supported decoders MPEG - 2 software DVD in Windows Media Player for Windows XP and Windows Vista
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306331
Note: The use of third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.
Let us know the status of the issue. I will be happy to provide you with the additional options that you can use to get the problem resolved.
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Original title: Windows Media Player
I can't read the dvd with Windows Media Player... it says
Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because no compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer.
What can I do to make it work... and I don't want to pay for another program.
Thank you.
Can not read the DVD in the drive Media of Windows XP
====================================Running the following command may be worth a try:
Reach... Start / run... and type or copy / paste:
regsvr32 jscript.dll
Press on... Come in
You should see the following dialog box:
DllRegisterServer in jscript.dll successful / OK
No luck?... read more...
FWIW... Win XP cannot natively recognize Commercial
DVD video... it requires a DVD decoder.If you could play before commercial video DVD...
do a system restore to a time before this started
may be your solution.(306084) how to restore Windows XP to a
previous state
http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=306084Or you could 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/948247Info about DVD decoders:
Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-Media-Player/plug-insOr 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)
(name of the file to download: vlc - 2.0.1 - win32.exe)Media Player Classic Home Cinema
http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
(works on XP/Vista/7)
(name of the file to download: MPC - HomeCinema.1.6.1.4235.x 86 .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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Our computer working again after installing a new hard drive and reinstall all Windows XP Home edition software from disks under Windows license, I got with the computer again. All software updates at the current level (SP3, etc.) have been downloaded. "But while I could play DVDs before the accident, I cannot now and the message reported by both, ' WindowsMedia cannot play the DVD because a DVD compatibledecoder is not installed on your computer.
Why did I have a decoder of media player before the crash, but not now? Before the accident, I had not bought any software DVD player or downloaded any free DVD playback software, it was on new Dell computer.
Windows xp does not come standard with a dvd decoder, so it must be installed. This would have been done by Dell when you purchased if you say that you did not.
You have all the disks in Dell? If so, get through them dvd playing software, common are windvd or powerdvd.
If this isn't the case, you will need to buy a.
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I get this message when I try to play my DVD
Windows Media play cannot play your DVDs because no compatible decoder is not installed on your computer
You must purchase and install a few dvd playing software. It takes a codec to play DVDs that will come with this software like powerdvd, windvd. Once installed, you can then choose your Media Player for watching DVDs.
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Satellite M40: message: can not play because the DVD decoder is not installed
not serious... I am back... I did a little reading and tried to read another cd in the drive and the message came to say "can't play because the dvd decoder is not installed, so I guess that's the problem because I have a recovery * DVD *.» Anyone know where I can find a dvd for a Satellite M40 decoder?
> can't play because the dvd decoder is not installed
This message appears if you want to play DVD movies with an application like Windows Media Player that has no (plug-in) installed DVD decoder.
Usually the DVD can be played with special programs like WinDVD or PowerDVD for example!But this DVD decoder has nothing to do with the Toshiba Recovery DVD and the fact your new DVD Player cannot read the recovery DVDs.
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I am running Windows XP and using Windows Media Player.
You can try (re) install the latest version of Media Player. If this does not work, you will need to back up your files and reinstall Windows to solve the problem.
http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?ID=8163
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/install-reinstall-uninstall
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* Original title: wrong Region
Windows Media Player will not play CD - advise
"Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region. "
Note I am eager to play a CD and it is recognizing a DVD?
can anyone help
Hello
1. what version of Windows is installed on the computer?
2. what version of Windows Media Player is installed on the computer?
3. what region is your currently defined DVD player on?
4. are you able to play other DVDs?
Please follow the provided steps and update us with the results.
Note: All the steps apply to Windows 7
Method 1: Try to change the region of the DVD player and check the result. To do this, try the following steps:
a. Click Start, click computer.
b. right click on the DVD drive, and then click Properties.
c. click on the Hardware tab, click the properties button and modify the DVD of the region.Method 2: Uninstall the DVD player and check.
a. Click Start, type devmgmt.msc and press to enter.
b. develop DVD players, right click on the sub element and click on uninstall.
c. restart the computer and check the result.
Once you restart the computer, the DVD driver will be loaded automatically.
d. try to play the DVD and check the result.
You can run the troubleshooting Windows Media Player DVD Troubleshooter and check that it helps.
Open the Windows Media Player DVD Troubleshoot utility
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-Windows-Media-Player-DVD-Troubleshooter
Let us know if it helps!
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"Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region. "I'm getting it on all the DVD and video files now. Have downloaded new codacs did not help. Have you tried the fix auto, has not helped. Tried to download Media Player 11 but keep getting redirected to the checkout page. I have a valid version of windows Vista 32-bit.
original title: windows media player
The following article might be worth a visit.
Windows Vista - change DVD region
http://grok.LSU.edu/article.aspx?articleid=2334Please be aware that when you used all permits
changes (5 max) region... it will stay on the last region. -
Windows media player dvd region
After you apply an update to the media player, I now get the error message
"Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because the disc prohibits playback in your region of the world. You must obtain a disc that is intended for your geographic region. »
natuarally ive checked the area defined for the reader and even tried to re applying the region
I then noticed its doing the same thing with dvd stored on my media server, and while he would not even play MPEG or avi stored on my hard drive
I went to my comments to logon (standard user) media player works fine
so I'm back and tried to reinstall the mediaplayer to my admin login, it wouldn't let me not delete it, ran Media Player microsoft penalty shooter, he said everything ok
so I changed the guest account on an admin account to try to remove it from there, but as soon as I did this mediaplayer stopped working in the feedback connection that leads me to believe its a sort of level access virus, that has permeated the media player or a defect in this connection required to complete admin update media player
Hello
· Have you tried the steps in method 1 of troubleshooting?
· Do you have any code or an error message when you try to uninstall Windows Media player?
Method 1:
You can try to connect the different DVD player and check if it works.
Method 2:
You can re - register wmp.dll file and check if it helps.
(a) log on as an administrator.
(b) click Start, type cmd in the Search text box, right-clickcmd.exe, click run as administrator, and then click on continue.
(c) at the command prompt, type regsvr32 wmp.dll press ENTER.Method 3:
You can also try to create a new administrator user account and check if it helps:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account
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