The Dragon Slayer Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 How can I play those files? I got in from the vcd that couldn't play in the wmplayer 7.1 running win98. Any idea? Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bearskin Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 vcd is a virtual cd image file. use a software program like virtualdrive to use these files. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maxdog4 Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 I thought *VCD* were Video Compact Disks.... I have a hard time keeping up w/all the acronyms w/puters...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robroy Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 I think they add like 10 a day, even if they reuse the same acronyms. Seems like every time I turn round there's a bunch more out thereJD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Dragon Slayer Posted September 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 vcd is a virtual cd image file. use a software program like virtualdrive to use these files. This bonus vcd came with the cd that I bought. It is not a bonus afterall if I have to buy a software to play it, LOL. The record compay sure gets you one way or another. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WiredMonkey Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 I was going to add my thoughts on the .vcd file, but it's well covered now. hehehe... There's a few good sites out there that will allow you to type in an extension and it will tell you what kind of file it is. Here are two decent ones:The File Extension SourceGlossary of Computer Filename ExtensionsI keep the first one bookmarked in case I run across one I haven't heard of before. It's helpful to have that kind of a resource at your fingertips. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Dragon Slayer Posted September 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Thanks for the links. I wish the record company puts a line saying that bonus vcd may or may not work in your home computer unless you have....bla, bla, bla. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WiredMonkey Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 They usually add that kind of information in the liner notes somewhere with a CD. If it's a multimedia disk, it usually tells you what OS you need to have, what applications, etc., etc. Might be in some tiny, tiny print somewhere on there...they love to try and give you cataracts searching for it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bearskin Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 http://www.tucows.com/preview/357813.htmlthis may work....I'm not sure because I've never tried it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Dragon Slayer Posted September 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Thanks for the link. I shall try it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thesidekickcat Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 I haven't used this program, but it was highly rated by Roger towards the end of the original Call For Help. Actually an intern found it and said it was good, so Roger did a review of it.Jet Audio, Free and Paid versions. Does both audio and video formats. Jet AudioClick on the first line to see what formats it supports.God bless everyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ham Blowfist Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 If you right click the .DAT file and choose open with Windows Media Player,it should play the VCD. Its always worked for me.I probably wouldn't make that association permanent. Who knows when youmay want to open a .DAT file with Notepad or something else.Give it a try.Edit - I just tried it and it still works, haven't played a VCD since Win98.The .DAT file is in the MPEGAV directory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Dragon Slayer Posted September 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 I haven't used this program, but it was highly rated by Roger towards the end of the original Call For Help. Actually an intern found it and said it was good, so Roger did a review of it.Jet Audio, Free and Paid versions. Does both audio and video formats. Jet AudioClick on the first line to see what formats it supports.God bless everyone. Look like a pretty decent player. I give it a try. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Dragon Slayer Posted September 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 If you right click the .DAT file and choose open with Windows Media Player,it should play the VCD. Its always worked for me.I probably wouldn't make that association permanent. Who knows when youmay want to open a .DAT file with Notepad or something else.Give it a try.Edit - I just tried it and it still works, haven't played a VCD since Win98.The .DAT file is in the MPEGAV directory. Thanks I've tried it and it works with wmp and other players that I download to try but it doesn't work in Winamp. Thanks again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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