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tqpix · 04-19-2003, 06:13 AM

Can I play VCDs on my computer using a CD-ROM drive, or must I have a DVD-ROM drive?

[I don't know if this thread belongs in here or in the "Software" forum--VCDs (software) vs. CD/DVD-ROM drive (hardware)--so, if it's in the wrong forum, would a moderator please transfer it to the correct forum. Thank you.]

Fightguard · 04-19-2003, 06:33 AM

regular cd-rom drive is all you need.

NotaNumber · 04-19-2003, 04:10 PM

Right, all that is needed is a CD-ROM drive.

You can just drag and drop the *.dat files into Windows Media Player to play the files. They are usually in a folder MPEGAV.

You can also find various VCD player software. Try VCD Help for assistance in locating a software player. Again, it's not necessary though.

Fightguard · 04-19-2003, 05:09 PM

Windows Media Player 8/9 has a built-in VCD support...no need to search for the *.dat files, unless you're using an older version.

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tqpix Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Planet Earth.	Playing VCDs on my computer Can I play VCDs on my computer using a CD-ROM drive, or must I have a DVD-ROM drive? [I don't know if this thread belongs in here or in the "Software" forum--VCDs (software) vs. CD/DVD-ROM drive (hardware)--so, if it's in the wrong forum, would a moderator please transfer it to the correct forum. Thank you.] __________________ 00 <> )-( Last edited by tqpix : 04-19-2003 at 06:17 AM.

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04-19-2003, 06:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fightguard Actor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Toronto	regular cd-rom drive is all you need.

04-19-2003, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
NotaNumber I paid for this! Join Date: May 2002	Right, all that is needed is a CD-ROM drive. You can just drag and drop the *.dat files into Windows Media Player to play the files. They are usually in a folder MPEGAV. You can also find various VCD player software. Try VCD Help for assistance in locating a software player. Again, it's not necessary though.

04-19-2003, 05:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fightguard Actor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Toronto	Windows Media Player 8/9 has a built-in VCD support...no need to search for the *.dat files, unless you're using an older version.