Computers & Internet Logo

Related Topics:

Hannah Glass Posted on Jul 15, 2013
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

I have a gateway laptop and i am trying to watch movies but it says the dvd decoder isn't installed it is an LG.

2 Answers

Nanny

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Genius:

An expert who has answered 1,000 questions.

  • Computers & ... Master 2,351 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 07, 2020
Nanny
Computers & ... Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Genius:

An expert who has answered 1,000 questions.

Joined: Mar 14, 2019
Answers
2351
Questions
0
Helped
989377
Points
7262

This is because you have not download a piece of DVD player program on your PC.

You can try Leawo Blu-ray Player which is a popular DVD and Blu-ray player program.

You can find more DVD player programs here:
Best Free DVD Player Software

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Master:

An expert who has achieved Level 3.

  • Master 663 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 15, 2013
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Master:

An expert who has achieved Level 3.

Joined: Feb 08, 2013
Answers
663
Questions
0
Helped
56760
Points
1606

Hello,

Install the dvd driver into your computer. You can also try using RadarSync to update the decoder. I think it went outdated that's why it's not working properly. Updating it would fix the issue.

David

Ad

5 Related Answers

Anonymous

  • 124 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 31, 2009

SOURCE: dvd decoder

Go to the following website to download a Decoder for Windows Media Player:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx

Hope you find what you are your looking for! Good Luck!
If you have any more problems let me know.

Thank you for using Fix Ya!

Don't forget to rate the overall satisfaction of this answer!

Ad
zenl

zenl

  • 34 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 05, 2009

SOURCE: Acer Aspire 4530 DVD ROM

it c'ld be doesnt mettr, your gadget wuld be automtcly detect by your OS..try using software media player

clint

  • 119 Answers
  • Posted on Jun 25, 2009

SOURCE: 2 people want to watch the same movie on diffrenet laptops

Try a company called N.C.H.au who supply screen sharing and othe video software but why not try a site called watchmovies.net they allow you to stream movies free.

digitheads

  • 11 Answers
  • Posted on Sep 18, 2009

SOURCE: laptop now asking for compatible dvd decoder to

use a third party player, like Nero - or pretty much any dvd player.

Testimonial: "will do it now many thanks"

Anonymous

  • 10406 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 07, 2010

SOURCE: Acer Aspire 1642z dvd decoder not installed error message

Your friend probably reinstalled a "generic" version of Windows,
and did NOT use the CD-ROMs that were supplied by ACER with your computer.

If you still have those disks, maybe one of them is an "Applications" disk, and you can reinstall the "missing" applications from that CD-ROM.

Or, if you don't have that set of CD-ROMs, contact ACER, and order a replacement set. Usually, the fee is $20, plus the cost of courier-shipping.

Or, look at ACER's web-site -- they may make those applications available for free download.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

I have a ACER ASPIRE 5517, Windows 7, wi-fi laptop. I'm unable to what DVD movies or watch the ones that I've copied. A pop up box, says: DVD internal error code: (8 numbers shown)

install VLC MEDIA PLAYER. goto www.ninite.com then check vlc. Then click install. after it installs try to play in using vlc. let me know. good luck.
0helpful
1answer

How do you watch a CD on my laptop?

You probably need to find and install DVD decoder software. There are also free players available online with built-in decoders.
0helpful
2answers

Cant look at movies on labtop says something about a codec code

DVD movies need a decoder installed before movies can be played on the computer/laptop.
A free video codec can be downloaded from the Internet, please click on this link and select a video codec :-
www.free-codecs.com/index.htm
0helpful
2answers

After inserting DVD movie I get message that it would not play in windows media player because of missing DVD decoder. I loaded all drivers off the LG disc, was there not a DVD decoder included or do I...

Windows Media Player, and many others, will not play everything, regardless of your hardware and it's supporting software.

To overcome this, I recommend a free media player such as VLC (Video Lan) which is free and has a huge amount of codecs and a multitude of other features, including the abilitiy to play most "Region Locked" movies. There are several other good free ones also such as GOM etc, but I prefer VLC due its' mutifaceted capabilities.
0helpful
2answers

Wont read dvd video discs

1st step; Acquire/buy a cd/dvd rom drive cleaning tool kit from your local pc store.
2nd step; Install a dvd coder/decoder software, try Power DVD player software it has a trial version
3rd step; After installing the DVD coder/decoder from Power DVD player try playing a dvd movie rom disc it should work/play... hope these tips help ;-)
0helpful
1answer

Dvd decoder

u need DVD decoder like PowerDVD or WinDVD to play the DVD. first transfer the DVD movie into someother media which ur system can read like external hard disc, and watch the movie with the Decoder u have installed in ur system
0helpful
1answer

Dvd decoder

My friend advised me to download VLC player and finalli I could watch movies.
0helpful
1answer

Unable to watch DVD cd

good luck- nobody gives away a dvd player software for free these days. Usually they come bundled with Nero- or other burning software. You can try bittorrent- but look at the comments- usually you are downloading a virus too. Try a local computer repair shop- they will probably have one they can sell you cheap.
0helpful
2answers

Dvd drive on laptop

You need a piece of software to play DVD movies. Is this an actual DVD movie, or is it an MP4 or WMV/WMA file?

Usually you need something like WinDVD to play a DVD movie. I don't think Media Player can play those.

Did you recently install another piece of software that might have affected your ability to play DVDs?
Not finding what you are looking for?

144 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Computers & Internet Experts

Grand Canyon Tech
Grand Canyon Tech

Level 3 Expert

3867 Answers

Brad Brown

Level 3 Expert

19187 Answers

Cindy Wells

Level 3 Expert

6688 Answers

Are you a Computer and Internet Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...