Having A problem with windows media player 11 and a DVD.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around issues with playing a DVD containing physics videos using Windows Media Player 11. Participants explore potential reasons for playback failure, including codec requirements and software limitations.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Experimental/applied

Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports that the DVD with .mp4 files does not play on their computer, while it works on a friend's computer with the same software.
  • Another participant suggests that installing the mp4 codec manually might resolve the issue.
  • A different participant questions whether Windows Media Player can play DVDs by default and mentions that codecs may not be free, recommending trying an alternative player like Winamp.
  • One participant seeks clarification on how to install the suggested codec.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the capabilities of Windows Media Player regarding DVD playback and the necessity of codecs, indicating that there is no consensus on the best solution.

Contextual Notes

Limitations: The discussion does not clarify the specific codec requirements for .mp4 files or the compatibility of Windows Media Player with DVDs, leaving these aspects unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Users experiencing similar playback issues with Windows Media Player or those interested in codec installation and alternative media players.

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Umm my friend recently gave me a DVD with some physics videos on it that he thought that i should watch i got back to my room and the vids didnt work but then he tried it on his computer which also had windows media player and it worked perfectly so i don't really understand what is happening.

The file extension is .mp4

i went trobleshooting on the windows site but i came up with nuttin so i figured i would throw a post up here and see what you guys are saying.
 
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Perhaps you need to install the mp4 codec manually.

- Warren
 
any idea how i would go and do that?
 
Didnt think windows media player played dvd's out of the box, and I don't think that the codexs are free for that. Try a different player, like winamp and see if they have the correct codexs.
 

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