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  1. 24th Feb 2007 11:52 #1
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    Hi. I have windows vista home basic. I want to use my Windows Media Player 11 to watch a DVD. It tells me I need a MPEG 2 codec. I looked all around this site trying to find a free one. Any ideas out there? If nothing is available, are there any free players that will work?

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  3. 24th Feb 2007 16:35 #3
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    Does not work. Downloaded. Does not hafve an .exe filel and does not work. Any ideas?
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    try right clicking and install?
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  5. 24th Feb 2007 18:43 #5
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    Hi Zoobie: I did the Dscaler 5 with out the VLC at first. Then I did the VLC on your reply and it works however I do not have a picture when the DVD is playing. Ideas?
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  6. 28th Feb 2007 17:24 #6
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    Issue has been repaired. Thanks to all that helped.
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  7. 3rd Mar 2007 17:05 #7
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    Hi Guys

    Can someone please tell me why like others, i have no picture but sound when i download VLC on vista home basic, i have also downloaded the descaler 5 but i still only have sound, its great to have sound considering it took so long to get that on vista home basic but would love a picture too :O) Thank you

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    Hi. I have windows vista home basic. I want to use my Windows Media Player 11 to watch a DVD. It tells me I need a MPEG 2 codec. I looked all around this site trying to find a free one. Any ideas out there? If nothing is available, are there any free players that will work?

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