Cannot add DVD-files to WMP11 library

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Pelle - 24 Nov 2006 19:34 GMT

I have back-up:ed about 40 of my DVD:s (VOB/IFO-files) and stored them on my
external drive along with other files such as mpeg:s, wmv:s, asf:s, avi:s and
so on.

When adding media to Library the DVD:s does not show.
All other files are listed in the library.
The DVD:s can be played by WMP11 (and any other player) by selecting
"file-open" and browsning to the file of your choice.
I am using latest build WMP11.

Please advise.

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zachd [ms] - 26 Nov 2006 19:07 GMT

Those types are not registered for the library and thus could not be
added...

You could add by hand the appropriate registry keys under
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Multimedia\WMPlayer\Extensions
, but that's rather a head-ache.

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>I have back-up:ed about 40 of my DVD:s (VOB/IFO-files) and stored them on
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Pelle - 27 Nov 2006 18:37 GMT

Thanks ever so much for your reply. I finally get it.
However, the reply raises two more questions:

1. Does this mean I wont be able to "find" my dvd:s in xbox 360 mediacenter?
(I am considering bying one - to able to acess/enjoy music and watch videos
stored on my external drive).

2. Where can I find a guide on how to "add by hand the appropriate registry
keys"?
(Does such a guide exist?)

Thanks again for any advise on the subject. It is highly appreciated.
/ Pelle

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zachd [ms] - 28 Nov 2006 19:38 GMT

1: I don't really know about the Media Center filtering. I would imagine
you would want to convert the files to something more compatible. WMV would
work well, of course.

2: I'm not aware - it's not something I've searched for since I wrote most
of that. Should be pretty straight-forward... duplicate the .mpg entries or
stuff like that. It's really logical.

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> Thanks ever so much for your reply. I finally get it.
> However, the reply raises two more questions:
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