Best free mpeg2 decoder?

[peter]

What is the best free mpeg2 decode/codec that allows mpeg2 files to be
played in windows media player?
I have some dell computer that comes with mpeg2 decoder and they work fine.

However, I have a home built-pc without mpeg2 decoder and is running XP. I
tried one or two free mpeg2 decoder and they crashed.

I prefer something small that just decodes mpeg2, not a decoder suite.

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

BUY either the decoder from www.gocyberlink.com or the one from
www.intervideo.com then you can ensure you have a reliable codec that you
can get support for. They are not expensive and may possibly save you hours
of crashing/rebuilding/frustration.

 

[John Inzer]

What is the best free mpeg2 decode/codec that allows mpeg2 files to be
played in windows media player?
I have some dell computer that comes with mpeg2 decoder and they work
fine.
However, I have a home built-pc without mpeg2 decoder and is running
XP. I tried one or two free mpeg2 decoder and they crashed.

I prefer something small that just decodes mpeg2, not a decoder suite.

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Have you tried VLC?

VLC media player
http://www.videolan.org/


--

John Inzer
Digital Media MVP

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[V Green]

Why does it have to be free?

Are you bankrupt?

 

[alan]

How rude!

Why does it have to be free?

Are you bankrupt?

 

[V Green]

Not really.

"Rude" is what you are when you EXPECT everything
you can download to be FREE.

Do you really expect any quality software to be written
if the person investing his/her time into it can't make any
$ after doing so?

 

[alan]

Wrong. He made no mention of any expectations as far cost is concerned. He
was certainly not "rude," as you were in unnecessarily ridiculing him. He
simply was looking for a decent program, and yes there are many offered by
folks interested in being of service and not being capitalists to the nth
degree. You are the type of "contributor" that makes some forums so
unattractive.
You may want to consider finding a road a bit more enlightened.