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    Windows Media Player Codec Packages

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by surfasb, Apr 2, 2009.

  1. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    I'm curious what package people download for their Media Player codecs. I use VLC for everything but recently I've enjoyed the little Media Player toolbar in the taskbar and how convenient it is.
     
    surfasb, Apr 2, 2009
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    I use the K-lite codec package for WMP and VLC to play all my videos. No problems so far.
     
    Bog, Apr 2, 2009
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  3. jackluo923

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    coreavc codec for h.264 and vc-1 videos.
     
    jackluo923, Apr 2, 2009
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  4. surfasb

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    I've gotten a lot of suggestions to download the K-lite in the past. Gonna hit that up.
     
    surfasb, Apr 2, 2009
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  5. Full-English

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    I use K-lite and never had any problems, served me well and continues to do so.
     
    Full-English, Apr 2, 2009
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    second that.. also like the WMP for its interface (mostly cos of its good looks) but then the sound quality s nyday better in VLC.. or maybe i dont know how to get better sound output in WMP.. :eek:
     
    decaPODA, Apr 3, 2009
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  7. Silas Awaketh

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    K-Lite Codec Pack Full. The. Best.
     
    Silas Awaketh, Apr 3, 2009
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  8. xenon2k9

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    Yuck, playing videos in WMP... that's just wrong. WMP I find to be decent only with audio. Anyways, K-lite is a good choice. If you're up for a bit of a change, take a look at KM Player. I like it much better than VLC.
     
    xenon2k9, Apr 3, 2009
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  9. grbac

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    K-Lite here as well, the biggest one, lots of stuff.... :D
     
    grbac, Apr 3, 2009
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    Switched to CCCP over K-Lite, despite the lack of updates compared to K-Lite most of my videos play fine. The added Zoom player is nice to use compared to the old workhorse that is media player classic.
     
    Harleyquin07, Apr 3, 2009
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  11. taruian

    taruian Notebook Consultant

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    i use k-lite codec pack and VLC player.
    it plays almost all formats :)
     
    taruian, Apr 4, 2009
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  12. lee_what2004

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    MPC HC + CoreAVC + ffdshow + Haali Media Splitter + AC3Filter, done :D
     
    lee_what2004, Apr 5, 2009
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  13. jackluo923

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    Is 10 posts of the same text necessary or is it a glitch?
     
    jackluo923, Apr 5, 2009
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  14. pacmandelight

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    K-Lite Codec Pack Full + CoreAVC. I like MPC-HC better than Windows Media Player.
     
    pacmandelight, Apr 6, 2009
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    PowerDVD 8 Ultra :D
     
    PJ@y-Z, May 20, 2009
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  17. channelv

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    I feel VERY strongly (having used ALL those packs before especially Klite), that shark007.net is the best BY FAR at this time. minimal but has everything you need. Also has releases for Win7. Try it, you'll be surprised.
     
    channelv, May 20, 2009
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  18. usapatriot

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    From personal experience I'd advise against using any universal codec packs for Windows, from my experience all it does it create conflicts and cause problems.

    I'd just rather stick to a universal media player like VLC.
     
    usapatriot, May 20, 2009
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    [SARCASM]My advice used to be 'avoid codec packs', but what the heck, since they're 'free' might as well load up as many as you can.[/SARCASM]
     
    olyteddy, May 20, 2009
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  20. Rob41

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    Totally agree!

    Accept I like Gom Player.
     
    Rob41, May 20, 2009
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