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Try getting the latest version of media player , i know it contains a dvd decoder software in it<br />
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<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d011445a-1ef7-4ed4-9b41-f5777045251b&DisplayLang=en" rel="ugc">http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d011445a-1ef7-4ed4-9b41-f5777045251b&DisplayLang=en</a>
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Try getting the latest version of media player , i know it contains a dvd decoder software in it

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d011445a-1ef7-4ed4-9b41-f5777045251b&DisplayLang=en [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d011445a-1ef7-4ed4-9b41-f5777045251b&DisplayLang=en]

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you should try getting Windows Xp pro with sp1. i check on the microsoft web site and many others where having trouble with playing dvds from any software.
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you should try getting Windows Xp pro with sp1. i check on the microsoft web site and many others where having trouble with playing dvds from any software.

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Actually, I did try installing PowerDVD after posting this message and I found that indeed, it did solve my DVD problems. &nbsp;Anyone know why this is the case? &nbsp;Anyways, PowerDVD is my #1 DVD player, and I would highly recommend it.
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Actually, I did try installing PowerDVD after posting this message and I found that indeed, it did solve my DVD problems.  Anyone know why this is the case?  Anyways, PowerDVD is my #1 DVD player, and I would highly recommend it.

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When try to play a DVD in my computer, Windows tells me that &quot;Software DVD Player has encountered a problem and needs to close.&quot; It then asks me if I want to send a error report to Microsoft. &nbsp;This problem occurs regardless of the player (Windows Media, WinDvd, etc...). I noticed that the DVD plays for about 1 or 2 seconds before the error message pops up. &nbsp;I am running Windows XP Professional with Lite-On 16x DVD-ROM installed. &nbsp;If anyone has any ideas on how to fix this, please let me know.
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When try to play a DVD in my computer, Windows tells me that "Software DVD Player has encountered a problem and needs to close." It then asks me if I want to send a error report to Microsoft.  This problem occurs regardless of the player (Windows Media, WinDvd, etc...). I noticed that the DVD plays for about 1 or 2 seconds before the error message pops up.  I am running Windows XP Professional with Lite-On 16x DVD-ROM installed.  If anyone has any ideas on how to fix this, please let me know.

Software DVD Player Problems

Microsoft Windows XP is the sixth release of the NT series of operating systems, and was the first to be marketed in a variety of editions: XP Home and XP Professional, designed for business and power users. The advanced features in XP Professional are generally disabled in Home Edition, but are there and can be activated. There were two 64-bit editions, an embedded edition and a tablet edition.