Feb 26, 2024 · VOB files commonly use the MPEG-2 video codec to compress video data for playback on DVD video players. They may also include AC3 or DTS audio streams, as well as DVD subtitles and menu information. VOB files typically have the file extension ".vob". To play VOB files, you can use video players that support DVD formats, such as VLC Media Player ...

Oct 4, 2022 · Hi Pete. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you. Here is how to play VOB files on Windows Media Player:

How to open file extensions .BUP, .IFO, and .VOB? Where are app(s) to do so to be found?

Jun 8, 2023 · The Windows Media Player doesn't have support for .vob files, you will need to install additional codecs like the K-lite mega codec pack or the VLC Media Player to open the .vob files. You can see at this link a list of the supported files format in Windows Media Player.

Dec 31, 2015 · Scroll the page down and click on Choose default apps by file type. Locate and click on the .vob file type from the window and select an application to make as default player from Choose an App window. Close the window and check if you are able to view the .vob file type videos. Write to us with the status of the issue for further assistance.

Jul 30, 2018 · Using VLC and Press Play Video app can run VOB files. Thus, you may refer to the answer of Andre Da Costa and Vijay_Verma on this link on how to play VOB files on Windows 10 Media Player. Should you need further assistance, please let us know.

Nov 18, 2013 · I understand that you are unable to open .vob files in Windows 8.1 Pro using Windows Movie Maker 2012. Make sure that you are using Windows 8.1 Pro with Windows Media Center to fix the issue. If it still persists, install a third-party MPEG-2 video decoder solution.

Dec 10, 2017 · Check if you can play the VOB file again. If that does not work. Press Windows key + R Type: appwiz.cpl Hit Enter Click View installed updates Select the recent update Right click it then click uninstall. Restart then see if you can now play VOB files. If that does not work, consider performing a repair upgrade or switch to VLC player.

Aug 14, 2015 · When I just open the Windows DVD player, it just tells me "To Play Something, insert a dvd". There is no file open option etc. So, I cannot figure out how to use the Windows DVD player to open a VOB file that I copied from a DVD. I contacted Microsoft support through their chat line, and I couldn't get any sort of intelligible answer from him.

Mar 10, 2013 · However, 8.1 file explorer does NOT show other than the .vob files in the dvd structure. Nor will it play the dvd. This is nothing to do with the player as in win 7 it will work fine with VLC, Powerdvd etc., and so it is something to do with file explorer in win 7 …