vob files on a pc viewing problem

[MadMaz]

Hey guys, just a quick question regarding a vob file i sent overseas. I sent a video (vob file) to my cousin overseas on a normal CD. It was only a short video. My cousin recieved the CD but cant play the file. She has a PC with a DVD player but the computer wont play the file. My cousin lives in the USA and I live in Australia. I understand the NTSC/PAL situation but I didn't know vob files were also region specific. Is there anything she can do to see my video. Is it because I burnt it on a normal CD and not a DVD? Any help would be appreciated as my cousin would love to see her newborn relative.

[Sifaga]

she should be able to play it using dvd playing software like windvd or powerdvd or media player classic.

media player classic is free so i would download and install that one

then right click the vob file and open with media player classic

[mats.hogberg]

For future reference, a VOB is not a "stand alone" video format, but part of a Video DVD, and shouldn't be used outside its context.

/Mats

[johns0]

A vob can be played by itself as long as you have powerdvd,windvd or media player classic as mentioned by Sifaga.It can be played stand alone.

[mats.hogberg]

"Can be" was not the issue. Football can be played with a tin can.

/Mats

[MadMaz]

Thanks guys, I'll pass on that information.