calling all techies

does anyone know what software i need to download to play dvds on a windows7 starter net book via a dvd/cd rewritable drive please

Doesn't media player play them?
Or windvd would be another that might work.

I'll have another play when i'm back home Phil, on the dongle now, aint downloading on it. Media player opens up fine with cd's, when i put the dvd in tho, it says i've no compatable software to play it. It is only windows 7 starter but there defo enough memory in here to get something put on.

It might be that you need a new codec for media player to play DVDs. Best to download the latest version and give it a whirl when you're home.

for a codec pack i recommend combined comunity codec pack (google cccp) and that comes with media player classic which plays dvds

VLC media player it near enough plays anything you chuck at it

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

thanks for your input guys
Just downloaded VLC, cheers for the link Grego works a treat!
fuffed to bucking chits