How do I change the default DVD player app in Windows Xp ?

[mr_tinka]

I have Windows XP and had problems playing DVDs, it said I didn't have the correct decoder or something. Anyway I researched it and found a freeware solution at www.xpcodecpack.com . Using Media Player 10 I still have problems however it comes with Media Player Classic which solves the problem. This is great however when I insert a DVD it displays some options including Play DVD which tries to play it using Media Player 10. Is there anyway of making it default to Media Player Classic instead?

Thanks

[Dv8ted2]

You would need to go into windows explorer and click on tools - then select folder options - then select file types - Find dvd and change the opens with to Media Player Classic.

[Baldrick]

In MPC under View->Options and under Player->Format select DVD under the autoplay.

If it wont help try right click on the DVD in the explorer and select Properties and check what it says under AutoPlay.

edit: this is about autoplay...but you might want that also....

[mr_tinka]

Dv8ted2 thanks just done that and it works great.

[MysticE]

Using Media Player 10 I still have problems however it comes with Media Player Classic

That may be the original. I believe this is the improved version.

http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/video_players/media_player_classic.cfm