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    which codec pack?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by zakazak, Aug 27, 2009.

  1. zakazak

    zakazak www.whymacsucks.com

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    hello guys..i normally always used the k-lite-codec pack with the mpc (and also had vlc installed for some dvd´s). Will this work for win7 too? or is there already better codec pack?

    thanks :)
     
    zakazak, Aug 27, 2009
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  2. Peon

    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    I use CCCP + CoreAVC, but it's really a matter of personal preference. If k-lite's working fine for you, I don't see any reason why you should switch.

    *Waits for some video encoding enthusiast to come in and say that all codec packs are inferior and everyone should just configure individual codecs by themselves*
     
    Peon, Aug 27, 2009
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Yep. K-Lite is doing fine, no need to mess around with it.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 27, 2009
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  4. Wolf04

    Wolf04 Sony Fanatic

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    I usually use Combined Community Codec Pack (CCCP) with MPC. Never failed me so I never found a reason to switch from this.
     
    Wolf04, Aug 27, 2009
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  5. FusiveResonance

    FusiveResonance Notebook Evangelist

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    +1 for CCCP with MPC. Just installed in win 7 pro, and it works great.
     
    FusiveResonance, Aug 27, 2009
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  6. Shadows1990

    Shadows1990 Notebook Evangelist

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    I use Shark007's codec pack, available in x86 and x64 variants

    Found here
     
    Shadows1990, Aug 27, 2009
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  7. gekk_gad

    gekk_gad Notebook Consultant

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    second shark's,does not interfere with built-in ms codecs that are hw-accelerated.
     
    gekk_gad, Aug 27, 2009
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  8. LaptopNut

    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    I use XP Codec pack.
     
    LaptopNut, Aug 27, 2009
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  9. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    still go back to klite here always end up back with it
     
    zfactor, Aug 27, 2009
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  10. zakazak

    zakazak www.whymacsucks.com

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    that sharkpack sounds good.. but i never heard of it before so i´m not sure :eek:

    however installed k-lite mega with mpc as it always worked for me.. and vlc for some dvd´s :)
     
    zakazak, Aug 28, 2009
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  11. st0nedpenguin

    st0nedpenguin Notebook Evangelist

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    ffdshow, Haali and MPC-HC manually installed here.
     
    st0nedpenguin, Aug 28, 2009
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  12. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    If you can get away with it, I HIGHLY recommend NOT installing any codec packs on Windows 7. This is the first version of Windows where Microsoft finally got a clue and bundled many codecs with the OS—such as H.264, AAC, DivX, XviD and others.
     
    BinkNR, Aug 28, 2009
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  13. Peon

    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    They got the codecs right but still can't deliver a working out-of-the-box experience. Little things like a lack of support for container formats and substation alpha subtitles break it for me.
     
    Peon, Aug 28, 2009
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  14. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Codec packs suck, all they do is create media comparability problems, especially when you start installing/uninstalling them, I much prefer to use and recommend using a self contained, universal codec media player such as VLC or MPC.
     
    usapatriot, Aug 28, 2009
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