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    What codecs?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by canada16, Aug 28, 2008.

  1. canada16

    canada16 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey

    Me being a movie buff, we all need codecs to watch movies and also watch the new Blu-ray Movies.

    What Codecs are you using for this, I am currently using FFDSHOW with CoreAVC.

    Anything better out there for Divx HD Blu-ray ect....

    Also I am aware of VLC player but really like the interface of WMP and also VLC wont play Blu-Ray files ....... I dont think?

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    canada16, Aug 28, 2008
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  2. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    Nah, you already are using the best. VLC doesn''t use FFDshow or CoreAVC, and is generally not good at playing back certain types of files.
     
    fabarati, Aug 28, 2008
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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    I believe you need to use software like the latest PowerDVD to decode BluRay. The BluRay protection is a lot more robust than the simple CSS on DVDs.
     
    olyteddy, Aug 28, 2008
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  4. livesoft

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    Either use VLC or if you want to use your favorite media player, use Vista Codec Pack. I REALLY recommand this. You only need to install this codec pack that regroup all the essentials like .mov, divx and all.

    For Blu-Ray, you need to get a DVD player or have something else that do the job, eg Vista Ultimate.
     
    livesoft, Aug 28, 2008
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  5. canada16

    canada16 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for that guys.

    Seems like I got the best of the best for what I need.
     
    canada16, Aug 29, 2008
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