Codecs for X61 ultrabase DVD player?

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rmendoza · #1 Post by **rmendoza** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:25 pm

Hey everyone,

I just got a used ultrabase for my X61, and it came with a DVD player and all. However, when I try to play a DVD movie, it says it doesn't have the codecs to play it. Do you know of any solution for this? Thanks.

BetterBob · #2 Post by **BetterBob** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:37 pm

You need the codecs for your player. Check downloads.com and search for codec pack

Should fix it.

If not, get a dvd player program.

awolfe63 · #3 Post by **awolfe63** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:30 pm

Yeah - it stinks that Lenovo doesn't supply DVD software on the X61/X61s. I just bought Nero.

rmendoza · #4 Post by **rmendoza** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:34 pm

awolfe63 wrote:Yeah - it stinks that Lenovo doesn't supply DVD software on the X61/X61s. I just bought Nero.

That was what I didn't know, whether Lenovo provided codecs. I guess I will have to look for codecs (any recommendations are appreciated), or install some program, like Nero. Any good free codecs that you know about?

awolfe63 · #5 Post by **awolfe63** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:38 pm

I've used free ones under Linux with good success - but for a laptop, I just pay. The commercial ones do a better job of power management and support the build-in acceleration in the graphics chips (also saves power). Fry's often sells the commercial packages with 100% mail-in rebates. (read the fine print)

artic_squirrel · #6 Post by **artic_squirrel** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:45 am

try ffdshow and mdeiaplayer clasic

or the kmplayer (for windows)

Codecs for X61 ultrabase DVD player?

Codecs for X61 ultrabase DVD player?

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