DVD Decoder

[Hitpoint]

I need a DVD decoder so i can watch DVDs on windows media player, it wont let me because it says i need one for security reasons or some bullshiz.
does anyone know of where i can download a good, free, safe decoder?

[da-geezer]

I need a DVD decoder so i can watch DVDs on windows media player, it wont let me because it says i need one for security reasons or some bullshiz.

Try google, or better yet, SourceForge.

Otherwise, you might want to check there's nothing connected to your TV-out port. Most DVD's are protected with Macrovision technology these ways which lock the decoder out if there's a device capable of recording connected to the computer.

Failing that, disable the TV-out function on your graphics card, or download earlier drivers.

[Hitpoint]

what does the TV-out port look like? and where is it?

[da-geezer]

what does the TV-out port look like? and where is it?

It'll be on your graphics card; it can vary from card to card, but it may look like a circular port, or maybe even a PS/2 lookalike port. Have a fiddle in your display properties to see if you can disable it.

[Hitpoint]

Wheres display properties?

[The Grim Reaper]

Okay, don't you mean codecs for wmp?
first off, get WMP 10. that is the most up to date and least bugfilled yet:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/AllDownloads.aspx?displang=en&qstechnology=
Then, test to see if that works, and if it doesnt, give us a screenshot of the error.
I personally used cyberlink (i have 2 copies due to two dvd drives \o/) but if wmp is your only solution then you may as well use it.
If you want to disable your video out, it will usually be a yellow plug on the back of your graphics card.
To disable, it depends on the card make, and age.
For ATI (may be similar for nvidia)
On desktop:
Right click > properties > settings tab > advanced > displays
You will see a couple of things there to disable/enable it.

[Minted]

Why mess about that much when you can simply download VLC: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Not only will it play DVD's, it makes DVD playing region free.

[da-geezer]

Why mess about that much when you can simply download VLC: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Whereas it's a good bit of kit, it only gets around the problem, rather than solve it. Like the usual "use firefox" posts :D

[Minted]

Like the usual "use firefox" posts :D
I was tempted, but to be fair - Firefox doesn't play DVD's at all ....

How about this (http://drivers.soft32.com/driver/download-ATI_DVD_Decoder-24075.html) then? Assuming of course it's an ATI card you have.