Help...need free dvd player software for my laptop(Winxp)

[Denman007]

I used to have software but now I can't found the CD after formatting my HD.
Windows player doesn't give me any sound when I play the DVD's

Is there something quick and easy to download, install, and use?

I just signed up with Netflix and got 3 movies sitting here.

Thanks.

[canadateck]

Windvd

[Denman007]

Thanks. It works- until the trial is up. Maybe by then I found my software disks.

I'm watching Wag The Dog. See how far behind the times I am?

[redwudz]

VLC Media Player. Plays about any format. Has it's own codecs. Freeware. Even if you never use it for DVDs, it's a very good, versatile player.

If you are primarily watching DVDs, the aforementioned WinDVD, or PowerDVD are good players. But they are payware.

For a few more options: https://www.videohelp.com/tools?s=11#11

[canadateck]

If you had Video before and No Sound I would say you might have needed a AC3 Codec. I think when the winDVD trialm is over you can still use the Codec that came with it.

[Denman007]

If you had Video before and No Sound I would say you might have needed a AC3 Codec. I think when the winDVD trialm is over you can still use the Codec that came with it.

You are correct! I just tried the Windows Media player again and had sound this time.

After using WinDVD, the menu looks like what I had before. Perhaps I had an older version.

Thank you very much for your help and quick response.