I just received an Acer net-notebook (Aspire 100) and also a Targus external
DVD/CD slim drive.
I attached the Targus and put in a DVD (movie) and it said do you want to
play in Microsoft Media, and I clicked YES.
They I got a message:
Windows Media Playern (9) cannot play this DVD because a compatible decoder
is not installed on your computer.
Is that something that should have been installed, or is it something I must
install. Or should I have a separate DVD player installed (or to be installed
by me)?
I am just very confused at this time because my grandson can't see his movie.
Any help would be appreciiated.

Check if Windows Media Player is configured to download codecs automatically:
On the Tools menu, click Options, click the Player tab, and then click on the
"Download codecs automatically" check box to check it. For quick results
under "Check for updates:" tick the radio button "Once a day". Wait till it
updates.
You ca also download here:
Codec Installation Package
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...n#Requirements

If it still it won't play, you may have to upgrade to WMP 11.


--
Rey


"AliceZ" wrote:

> I just received an Acer net-notebook (Aspire 100) and also a Targus external
> DVD/CD slim drive.
> I attached the Targus and put in a DVD (movie) and it said do you want to
> play in Microsoft Media, and I clicked YES.
> They I got a message:
> Windows Media Playern (9) cannot play this DVD because a compatible decoder
> is not installed on your computer.
> Is that something that should have been installed, or is it something I must
> install. Or should I have a separate DVD player installed (or to be installed
> by me)?
> I am just very confused at this time because my grandson can't see his movie.
> Any help would be appreciiated.

"AliceZ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:14EF43AC-E9E7-44C5-B275-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I just received an Acer net-notebook (Aspire 100) and also a Targus
>external
> DVD/CD slim drive.
> I attached the Targus and put in a DVD (movie) and it said do you want to
> play in Microsoft Media, and I clicked YES.
> They I got a message:
> Windows Media Playern (9) cannot play this DVD because a compatible
> decoder
> is not installed on your computer.
> Is that something that should have been installed, or is it something I
> must
> install. Or should I have a separate DVD player installed (or to be
> installed
> by me)?
> I am just very confused at this time because my grandson can't see his
> movie.
> Any help would be appreciiated.

What it means is that you need DVD decoder software such as CinePlayer,
WinDVD, etc. It probably was not included with the netbook; you'll need to
purchase it separately. I'm a little surprised that it didn't come with the
Targus. The DVD player software such as WinDVD allows you to play the movie
through it's own software. The plug-in (decoder) allows the movie to play
through Windows Media Player. This was the one I got, and it works well for
me:

http://www.roxio.com/enu/products/ci.../overview.html

HTH,
SC Tom

AliceZ <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> I just received an Acer net-notebook (Aspire 100) and also a Targus external
> DVD/CD slim drive.
> I attached the Targus and put in a DVD (movie) and it said do you want to
> play in Microsoft Media, and I clicked YES.
> They I got a message:
> Windows Media Playern (9) cannot play this DVD because a compatible decoder
> is not installed on your computer.
> Is that something that should have been installed, or is it something I must
> install. Or should I have a separate DVD player installed (or to be installed
> by me)?
> I am just very confused at this time because my grandson can't see his movie.
> Any help would be appreciiated.

I don't know the "Aspire 100" (I think you mean "Aspire One ... 100"),
but your Aspire netbook probably has WinDVD like all XP-based Aspire
One's have. Just check under (start ->) All Programs.

"Frank Slootweg" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:55fcc$49a9a0e0$5ed00124$(E-Mail Removed)...
> AliceZ <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>> I just received an Acer net-notebook (Aspire 100) and also a Targus
>> external
>> DVD/CD slim drive.
>> I attached the Targus and put in a DVD (movie) and it said do you want to
>> play in Microsoft Media, and I clicked YES.
>> They I got a message:
>> Windows Media Playern (9) cannot play this DVD because a compatible
>> decoder
>> is not installed on your computer.
>> Is that something that should have been installed, or is it something I
>> must
>> install. Or should I have a separate DVD player installed (or to be
>> installed
>> by me)?
>> I am just very confused at this time because my grandson can't see his
>> movie.
>> Any help would be appreciiated.
>
> I don't know the "Aspire 100" (I think you mean "Aspire One ... 100"),
> but your Aspire netbook probably has WinDVD like all XP-based Aspire
> One's have. Just check under (start ->) All Programs.

I don't see WinDVD listed as being included with these:
http://us.acer.com/acer/product.do;j...CRC=2312588024

Maybe Worst Buy throws it in as a added surprise

SC Tom

AliceZ wrote:
> I just received an Acer net-notebook (Aspire 100) and also a Targus
> external DVD/CD slim drive.
> I attached the Targus and put in a DVD (movie) and it said do you
> want to play in Microsoft Media, and I clicked YES.
> They I got a message:
> Windows Media Playern (9) cannot play this DVD because a compatible
> decoder is not installed on your computer.
> Is that something that should have been installed, or is it something
> I must install. Or should I have a separate DVD player installed (or
> to be installed by me)?
> I am just very confused at this time because my grandson can't see
> his movie. Any help would be appreciiated.

Is this a righteous DVD?

I recall hearing this message appear in an attempt by some malware to
download a trogan.

SC Tom <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
> "Frank Slootweg" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:55fcc$49a9a0e0$5ed00124$(E-Mail Removed)...
> > AliceZ <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> >> I just received an Acer net-notebook (Aspire 100) and also a Targus
> >> external DVD/CD slim drive.
> >> I attached the Targus and put in a DVD (movie) and it said do you want to
> >> play in Microsoft Media, and I clicked YES.
> >> They I got a message:
> >> Windows Media Playern (9) cannot play this DVD because a compatible
> >> decoder is not installed on your computer.
> >> Is that something that should have been installed, or is it
> >> something I must install. Or should I have a separate DVD player
> >> installed (or to be installed by me)?
> >> I am just very confused at this time because my grandson can't see his
> >> movie.
> >> Any help would be appreciiated.
> >
> > I don't know the "Aspire 100" (I think you mean "Aspire One ... 100"),
> > but your Aspire netbook probably has WinDVD like all XP-based Aspire
> > One's have. Just check under (start ->) All Programs.
>
> I don't see WinDVD listed as being included with these:
> http://us.acer.com/acer/product.do;j...CRC=2312588024
>
> Maybe Worst Buy throws it in as a added surprise

Are we talking marketing or reality? :-)

But seriously, the Acer Aspire One *series* has tons of different
models/configurations. The one :-) I have is not even listed, probably
because it's stone old, i.e. a couple of months! :-) Mine is the
AOA150-Bw, 8.9" screen, 1GB memory, 120GB hard-disk, XP Home. *That*
model *does* have WinDVD, honestly!

BTW, supplying WinDVD is somewhat silly, because - mainly due to the
small size of the netbook - it does/can not have a (built-in) DVD drive.
And if you buy an external one, the software might as well come with
*that*.

I.e. my camera software came with ... duh ... my *camera*. My TV
tuner software came with my TV tuner. My mobile phone software came with
my mobile phone. My ... you get the picture! :-)

"Frank Slootweg" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:751c9$49affcce$5ed00124$(E-Mail Removed)...
> SC Tom <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>
>> "Frank Slootweg" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:55fcc$49a9a0e0$5ed00124$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > AliceZ <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>> >> I just received an Acer net-notebook (Aspire 100) and also a Targus
>> >> external DVD/CD slim drive.
>> >> I attached the Targus and put in a DVD (movie) and it said do you want
>> >> to
>> >> play in Microsoft Media, and I clicked YES.
>> >> They I got a message:
>> >> Windows Media Playern (9) cannot play this DVD because a compatible
>> >> decoder is not installed on your computer.
>> >> Is that something that should have been installed, or is it
>> >> something I must install. Or should I have a separate DVD player
>> >> installed (or to be installed by me)?
>> >> I am just very confused at this time because my grandson can't see his
>> >> movie.
>> >> Any help would be appreciiated.
>> >
>> > I don't know the "Aspire 100" (I think you mean "Aspire One ... 100"),
>> > but your Aspire netbook probably has WinDVD like all XP-based Aspire
>> > One's have. Just check under (start ->) All Programs.
>>
>> I don't see WinDVD listed as being included with these:
>> http://us.acer.com/acer/product.do;j...CRC=2312588024
>>
>> Maybe Worst Buy throws it in as a added surprise
>
> Are we talking marketing or reality? :-)
>
> But seriously, the Acer Aspire One *series* has tons of different
> models/configurations. The one :-) I have is not even listed, probably
> because it's stone old, i.e. a couple of months! :-) Mine is the
> AOA150-Bw, 8.9" screen, 1GB memory, 120GB hard-disk, XP Home. *That*
> model *does* have WinDVD, honestly!
>
> BTW, supplying WinDVD is somewhat silly, because - mainly due to the
> small size of the netbook - it does/can not have a (built-in) DVD drive.
> And if you buy an external one, the software might as well come with
> *that*.
>
> I.e. my camera software came with ... duh ... my *camera*. My TV
> tuner software came with my TV tuner. My mobile phone software came with
> my mobile phone. My ... you get the picture! :-)

Yeah, that's what I was saying in my earlier reply, that I was surprised
some kind of DVD program didn't come with the Targus. I would more expect it
to come with the drive than to come with a netbook without a drive. I see
your point entirely. Things that make you go huh!