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Camnelt DVD
« on: 18 May 2012, 18:44:27 »
I've just bought the cambelt DVD, but Windows Media Player says it is unable to play it (laptop and Desktop running XP), it claims I need something called a 'codec', presumably some sort of software. When I follow the Windows help button, it kindly offers to sell me the appropriate software. Is this some new MS scam? If so is there any way round this? :y
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Re: Camnelt DVD
« Reply #1 on: 18 May 2012, 18:48:32 »
XP doesn't have a MPEG2 codec. Try it in a dvd player first ;)

For freebie codecs, google 'ffdshow tryouts' and go to sourceforge page, and download it (dont bother with original ffdshow, this was abandonned a few years back)
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Re: Camnelt DVD
« Reply #2 on: 18 May 2012, 18:49:35 »
Dont install the 'codec packs' like k-lite etc. They are packaged (badly) by retards for retards. Avoid at all costs.
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Re: Camnelt DVD
« Reply #3 on: 18 May 2012, 18:53:06 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 May 2012, 18:48:32
XP doesn't have a MPEG2 codec. Try it in a dvd player first ;)

For freebie codecs, google 'ffdshow tryouts' and go to sourceforge page, and download it (dont bother with original ffdshow, this was abandonned a few years back)

Oh bu*&er, i was hoping to have it on the laptop in the workshop. Will your second suggestion allow me to play it on the lappy? :y
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Re: Camnelt DVD
« Reply #4 on: 18 May 2012, 18:56:43 »
Quote from: Shackeng on 18 May 2012, 18:53:06
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 May 2012, 18:48:32
XP doesn't have a MPEG2 codec. Try it in a dvd player first ;)

For freebie codecs, google 'ffdshow tryouts' and go to sourceforge page, and download it (dont bother with original ffdshow, this was abandonned a few years back)

Oh bu*&er, i was hoping to have it on the laptop in the workshop. Will your second suggestion allow me to play it on the lappy? :y
Yes, ffdshow is an mpeg2 codec allowing mpeg2 to be played.  But first watch, get it on a nice big screen, and admire MDTMs nobbly knees - when we told him he was to star in an educational video, he came dressed as a, errr, "educational video" star ;D
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Re: Camnelt DVD
« Reply #5 on: 18 May 2012, 19:06:04 »
Is it suitable viewing for pensioners? Any sudden shock could result in litigation!
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Re: Camnelt DVD
« Reply #6 on: 18 May 2012, 19:24:12 »
Quote from: Shackeng on 18 May 2012, 19:06:04
Is it suitable viewing for pensioners? Any sudden shock could result in litigation!
Ensure your pacemaker battery is fully charged ;D

Seriously, the V6 DVD is bloody good.  Very, very good.
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Re: Camnelt DVD
« Reply #7 on: 19 May 2012, 14:06:00 »
Just had my first viewing, and some questions arise will no doubt arise. I shall start the strip this afternoon. The stat is to be changed as well, which I will do first, unless advice is otherwise. :y
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