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VCD file format -- cant play

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by shpl

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I have a Windows 98 system with the latest version of both Windows Media Player and Quick time . I am unable to play files of '.VCD formats' with either Media Player or Quick time . The error message I am getting says that the "file format is unsupported " . All other media files are playing all right and beautifully . I have no problems with my hardware either -- all tested . What should I do ?

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by mike jones

You cannot play VCD files with Media Player.

You can play them within a software DVD player but only if you have a DVD drive on your system.

VCD Files are basically MPG1 or MPG2 encoded.

This is to do with Encryption and Copy Protection laws.

by drb63

I'm able to play "VCD" files with Windows Media Player with no problem. I open up Windows Media Player, locate the location of the file and in the drop-down box that offers the "File Type" I select "Show All Files". I then see the files, select and play. Of course I'm not using Windows 98, so that could be a problem.

by f-baer

hm, install a codec-pack like Tsunami_Filter_Pack_3_9_7, Nimo508, ACEMCP501PRO.....

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