topic Re: FR SERIES + Media Center Edition XP in PCs & Accessories

FR SERIES + Media Center Edition XP

Stomney0 — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 10:15:18 GMT

I am having problems with my newly installed Media Center on my Vaio PCGFR315B!

"The files needed to display video are not installed or working correctly."

I have installed the previously installed MPEG codec, i need a mpeg codec that is comatable with Sync of WMP 10, and MCE compatable.

having spent all my money on MCE, i have no money to buy a codec, that might not work

allready tried ACE MEGA CODECS.
didn't work.

If you can help it will be greatly appreciated!

Re: FR SERIES + Media Center Edition XP

seb21__ — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 11:28:55 GMT

Take a look at http://mediaportal.sourceforge.net/

it's a nice alternative to Windows Media Center and you can install it on your preinstalled operating system.

Or you could buy a Codec. Check the WindowsMedia site for DVD-plugins. They cost approx 12€ or 9GBP. It's just a codec.

I use the Plugin from Sonic Solutions. It works for Realplayer, or any other player too.

Edit:

The MPEG2 codec itself is freeware. You can download it from a few codec-sites. Just google "free MPEG2 codec".

The only problem are copyprotected media, like movie-DVDs. They doesn't work with the free codec. That's why have to buy the commercial codec if you install another OS.

Re: FR SERIES + Media Center Edition XP

kee-lo_ — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 12:41:41 GMT

You really shouldn't need to buy a codec, if you look for DVD codecs I'm sure you'll find one

Re: FR SERIES + Media Center Edition XP

seb21__ — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 15:26:41 GMT

hmmm, hopefully.

I tried alot, but I was always without luck as I tried to watch a bought DVD.:smileysad: