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I have problem in playing disks

This is what which appears on the screen ''Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because a compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer''

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Follow these steps to download and install WMP codec pack within clicks.
Step 1: Install DVD codec pack. Download the codec pack from the given link: https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx
Step 2: 2: Find a folder on your computer to save the package. And then install it for WMP following the instructions.
Step 3: After installation, insert the DVD and use Windows Media Player to play your DVD disc.


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Ok. here is the right solution for you. you must install the codec pack to view the DVD videos in your windows media player.

if you are using windows you need to install the following codec pack

DOWNLOAD


if you are using windows XP, you need to install the following codec pack

DOWNLOAD


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