DVD player

[Mua-Kell]

Greetings!I have an LG 16x DVD rom/cd rw installed in my computer.I payed for this drive to watch DVD's.Do I need to buy any of the software packages Ive read about or can I simply download a decoder?Was useing interactual,and (yuk)Varo DVD!Both are considered spyware?Also I running n-vidia g-force 4 mx 420 vid card.I just thought "hey I paid for the drive ,I should be able to use it!!!'

[shiny#3]

there are some freeware player that support
dvd playback... just do a google search to find one.....

but most people use windvd, powerdvd or a software that comes
with their drive package.

the reason why???...
a dvd rom drive does usually not contain mpeg 1/2 decoder hardware like a standalone DVD player......


EDIT:

eeerrrhhh... by the way ... welcome to this forum!!1

[Mua-Kell]

Thanks Ill do that!

[setarip]

Virtually all purchased DVD drives come with playback software - usually WinDVD or PowerDVD. Didn't yours?

[Mua-Kell]

No it only came w roxio CD burn.

[Mua-Kell]

Ive contacted LG (mnft) and apparently they have 2 types bulk and reg. w power play ?Apparently I bought the bulk version!

[setarip]

I'd personally suggest that you consider purchasing WinDVD...