Free dvd software that supports Dolby Digital 5.1

[colonelsanderskfc]

I want to set up a home theater system through my pc, but I can't enable 5.1 surround sound support through any of my dvd programs without having to pay a fee for upgrading. I was wondering if there are other dvd software providers that have this feature for free. However, it has to be software that does not expire over time or has annoying tracking cookies. If there is no software that meets the above requirements, could someone explain to me how else I can enable 5.1 channel support for dvd's on my computer? Any help would be gladly appreciated. (NOTE- My computer hardware is fully capable of supporting dolby digital 5.1, all I need is a program that can utilitize it for movies )

 

[secretanchitman]

media player classic...?

 

[colonelsanderskfc]

Unfortunately, I cannot hear DVD's while playing them using windows media player. I think it is largely due to the fact that I have a default nero plugin audio codec that I can't seem to get rid of. I had no Idea that WMP had 5.1 capability. Could someone help me get sound then?-as well as alternative media players?

 

[secretanchitman]

Originally posted by: colonelsanderskfc
Unfortunately, I cannot hear DVD's while playing them using windows media player. I think it is largely due to the fact that I have a default nero plugin audio codec that I can't seem to get rid of. I had no Idea that WMP had 5.1 capability. Could someone help me get sound then?-as well as alternative media players?

yeah, media player classic is an alternative player. it plays back 5.1 perfectly for me. if not, you can get a free trial of powerdvd6 or 7...

 

[colonelsanderskfc]

wow, thank you very much, I will look into it

 

[colonelsanderskfc]

I actually have powerdvd and I like it very much, but even then I have to pay to upgrade-which is total bs.