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    Sound problems in Vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by spikespeigel, Feb 12, 2007.

  1. spikespeigel

    spikespeigel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey, guys. For about a week now, I've noticed that some of my avi files don't have any sound. Are there any additional codecs I need to get other than Divx and Xvid? As far as I know, these are just for video. Correct? If that's the case, then why wouldn't Vista play the sound? Thanks in advance.
     
    spikespeigel, Feb 12, 2007
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    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    it maybe because you haven't install the correct sound codec. try downloading VideoLAN from www.videolan.org
     
    wobble987, Feb 12, 2007
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    ProntoR2 Notebook Consultant

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    I agree with wobble987 completely, VLC is simply the best way to go. If you're dead set on using WMP though try one of the KLite Codec Packs.
     
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    Do you know what codec you need? I would assume either ac3 or ogg. Both can be found pretty easily. Ac3 filter or most DVD player apps will install an ac3 codec. Not as sure about ogg, as I don't use it.
     
    JadedRaverLA, Feb 12, 2007
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    spikespeigel Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, guys. Will try it now.
     
    spikespeigel, Feb 17, 2007
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