WMP and DVD's

1031982 · 28th May 2006, 12:14 AM

Ok, I have WMP 10, all updates, and the nVidia Pure video decoder. For some reason, I can't play DVD's in WMP! I could at one time, and then I started getting this error message (pictured below) and every DVD comes up as Playlist 2. (Pictured below) Reinstalling it, and the decoder does not work, and both blame each other. I don't want to re-install my PC just for this! Currently, I am using Power DVD, but I would rather be able to use the nVidia decoder, which wants WMP.

doraemon · 28th May 2006, 12:43 PM

just use PowerDVD, better sound, better display and easier to control....

1031982 · 28th May 2006, 06:17 PM

Lets see, for sound I use the digital connection to my sound card, so that's eliminated. With display, the nVidia decoded tells the video card to take care of it, and IMO that looks better then the PowerDvd software decoder. And controls, well, all I use is play, pause, and sometimes but vary rarely back and fourth.
So, WMP with the decoder that I spent $50 USD on does everything I need, and provides a better experience IMO.

ZuePhok · 28th May 2006, 09:50 PM

BAH..just use media player classic v6.x.x.x

WMP is CRAPPPPPPPPP..
bloated, slow and crashes very frequent..

Chai · 28th May 2006, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZuePhok

BAH..just use media player classic v6.x.x.x

WMP is CRAPPPPPPPPP..
bloated, slow and crashes very frequent..

Bloated, slow, I agree. But crashes very frequently?

1031982 · 28th May 2006, 10:49 PM

Well, I don't have a problem with WMP, plus I prefer it overall.
Also, I forgot to mention, the nVidia codec handles the video better with the resolution I use. (1680x1050) It's smoother, and does not get pixelated.

1031982 · 3rd Jun 2006, 12:12 AM

Man, I am tired! Been up for almost 24 hours. School, reloading my PC! But the problem is fixed! I was starting to have another problem, not related, and found the only solution was a clean install. So, it only has taken about 12 hours and I am still not done!

PsYkHoTiK · 3rd Jun 2006, 12:57 AM

Thats cool. I'm trying to get PureVideo to work... I installed it but the icon isn't appearing when I play a dvd... :\

28th May 2006, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,580 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 9	WMP and DVD's Ok, I have WMP 10, all updates, and the nVidia Pure video decoder. For some reason, I can't play DVD's in WMP! I could at one time, and then I started getting this error message (pictured below) and every DVD comes up as Playlist 2. (Pictured below) Reinstalling it, and the decoder does not work, and both blame each other. I don't want to re-install my PC just for this! Currently, I am using Power DVD, but I would rather be able to use the nVidia decoder, which wants WMP. __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 2GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 3450, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers. Last edited by 1031982 : 19th Jun 2008 at 11:32 PM.

28th May 2006, 12:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
doraemon Hyperactive Join Date: 18 Jun 2004 Location: 22ndCentury Posts: 3,087 Reputation: 724 Rep Power: 15	just use PowerDVD, better sound, better display and easier to control.... __________________

28th May 2006, 06:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,580 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 9	Lets see, for sound I use the digital connection to my sound card, so that's eliminated. With display, the nVidia decoded tells the video card to take care of it, and IMO that looks better then the PowerDvd software decoder. And controls, well, all I use is play, pause, and sometimes but vary rarely back and fourth. So, WMP with the decoder that I spent $50 USD on does everything I need, and provides a better experience IMO. __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 2GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 3450, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

28th May 2006, 09:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZuePhok Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Floating Island Of Mandango Posts: 8,606 Reputation: 2854 Rep Power: 42	BAH..just use media player classic v6.x.x.x WMP is CRAPPPPPPPPP.. bloated, slow and crashes very frequent.. __________________ my motto: poison first, think later.

28th May 2006, 10:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,580 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 9	Well, I don't have a problem with WMP, plus I prefer it overall. Also, I forgot to mention, the nVidia codec handles the video better with the resolution I use. (1680x1050) It's smoother, and does not get pixelated. __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 2GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 3450, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

3rd Jun 2006, 12:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,580 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 9	Man, I am tired! Been up for almost 24 hours. School, reloading my PC! But the problem is fixed! I was starting to have another problem, not related, and found the only solution was a clean install. So, it only has taken about 12 hours and I am still not done! __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 2GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 3450, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

3rd Jun 2006, 12:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,291 Reputation: 4003 Rep Power: 59	Thats cool. I'm trying to get PureVideo to work... I installed it but the icon isn't appearing when I play a dvd... :\ __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD Raptor X : G92 8800GTS 512mb 800MHz Core WIP : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Vista Ultimate Edition : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze : Tygon R3603 1/2" ID 3/4" OD CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com