Downloadable tools to play movies on your PC

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By the PCWorld.com Downloads team

(IDG) -- Use these tools to watch and record television, play DVDs, and belt out video karaoke songs.

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Top video tools for your PC

• DivX Codec: Play Internet videos that have been compressed with DivX.

• Global DivX Player 1.91: Is your video skipping on Windows Media Player? Try this alternative, which supports multiple formats.

• The Playa and DivX Bundle v4.12: Play full-screen full-motion video in the DivX format.

• SnapStream PVS v2.0: Digitally record and watch TV video on your PC, or over any network.

• Video Karaoke Player II: Belt out your favorite songs, complete with lyrics and visuals.

• DVD Genie: Tweak the code of many software-based DVD players with this freeware.

• RadLight Player: Play your DivX-format movies with this player, featuring subtitle support.