I have had good luck with VideoLan www.videolan.org You might also look at DivX www.divx.com Microsoft's Media Player will also play DVDs, but I don't care for it. Peter ---------------------------------- [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- I'm looking for a free downloadable program that can play DVD's either bought, rented or made. I'm using XP Pro sp2. Diane Kroeckel The NOSPIN Group has added a new feature on our website, web based bulletinboard for questions and answers: Visit our sister website at http://nospin.com