DVD encoder not installed 1

[Mojoman]

I installed a new hard drive, clean installed XP Pro, and now my DVD Player says I don't have a DVD Encoder installed. The DVD Player is a Matshita SR-8583 and came with the original computer. I can't seem to find the encoder on the "restore software" disk but then again, I am not sure what I am looking for! Any help?
Mojoman

 

[cdogg]

In order to play a DVD movie, you must have the MPEG-2 codec installed which normally comes with 3rd-party software like PowerDVD or WinDVD. It is not built-into WinXP.

Perhaps the software wasn't part of the system restore image. If you still have problems finding it, try this site for a free download:

http://www.elecard.com/download/

~cdogg
[tab]"All paid jobs absorb and degrade the mind"
[tab][tab]- Aristotle

 

[Mojoman]

Thanks CDogg! I can now play the video part of a DVD in Real Player but I am not getting any audio. Adjusted the volume control and all the obvious things.(To me anyway!)
What's Next?
Mojoman

 

[cdogg]

Which item did you download off that website? If you just downloaded the MPEG-2 decoder, that would explain why there's no sound.

Instead, download the "Moonlight-Elecard MPEG2 Player v. 2.1 release " at that site which should have AC3 (audio) decoding built-in.

~cdogg
[tab]"All paid jobs absorb and degrade the mind"
[tab][tab]- Aristotle

 

[Mojoman]

That's exactly what I did! Thanks again! Back to the drawing board! (;-)
Mojoman