Best way to play .m2p files

[The village idiot]

What is the best way to play .m2p mpeg files. I know that power DVD won't play them. Is there another software DVD player that will play them?

[El Torro]

Etymonix SoftReel MPEG-2 Video Decoder Filter 1.10
Etymonix SoftReel is a software-only MPEG-2 video decoder filter for Microsoft DirectShow. It enables playback of native MPEG-2 files (*.mpg, *.m2p, *.m2v, *.mp2) in any application that supports DirectShow, such as Windows Media Player. Its key features are: Decodes MPEG-2 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 video streams at all profiles/levels (excluding scalability extensions), including Super Video CD (SVCD), unencrypted DVDs (with an MPEG-2 audio stream), ATI .mp2, 'EM2V' AVI and 'PIM2' AVI files. Enables MPEG-2 audio playback from MPEG-2 files. Exceptional video quality achieved using highly precise computations. Fully compliant with Microsoft DirectShow (also known as ActiveMovie). Full IPB frame support (any GOP sequence). Frame-accurate seeking within AVI files. A wide range of resolutions (up to 768x576) and frame rates, including NTSC (720x480, 29.97fps), PAL (720x576, 25fps) and SVCD (480x480 or 480x576). Correct scaling of video contained in SVCD and ATI .mp2 files (accurate aspect ratio). Can easily be integrated into DirectShow applications (for developers). Ideal for kiosks, PowerPoint presentations and watching video clips. Optimized for MMX. Supports both Intel and AMD CPUs. Works with a wide range of players (including RealOne Player and all versions of Windows Media Player). Supports all screen resolutions and all pixel depths. Runs under Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000/XP. User-friendly setup program fully automates install/uninstall procedure.

I think that will do the trick

i found it there: http://www.softlandmark.com/VideoEncoder1.htm

[The village idiot]

Thanks, I'll give it a try.