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The Artist
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PostPosted: 23:48 - 29 Mar 2009    Post subject: Frickin Codecs Reply with quote
Ok, I hate codecs. As in video and audio codecs.

I can't be arsed to do a fresh install of xp at the moment as its not long since I built this computer.
I always mess up codecs, because I install ffdshow or whatever and then it won't play something and its just a pain.

Now I can open some files in some players and others in others.

Is there some sort of intelligent program that sorts out codecs. I use lots of players and file types. I just want to be able to watch whatever I need to.

Cheers Karma
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divuk83
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PostPosted: 00:22 - 30 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Can't you just use VLC to play videos?

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The Artist
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PostPosted: 00:58 - 30 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, I can but for music I like to use Winamp Pro which I have sorted.

VLC is very good at playing almost all video formats, but that's not what I am looking for. I am looking for a separate program that organises codecs intelligently.

Thanks
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gherking
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PostPosted: 13:09 - 31 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, there is! Salvation is here.

One of the most popular codec packs is the K-lite codec pack. When I'm fixing family and friends computers, it's one of the essential installs. I also add Quicktime Alternative and Real Alternative. They contain the necessary codecs without the system tray hogging installs of the 'proper' vendors.

Go here: https://free-codecs.com/
...and find the link down the side.

The install quick and completely customizable. There are no hidden elements, and nothing to worry about. It's regularly updated too.

Let me know how you get on mate.
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The Artist
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PostPosted: 14:57 - 31 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have already got that, I have most codecs under the sun due to random video and audio formats I use.

Just with so many, it messes things up and stuff starts to not play.

Cheers anyway
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Nebzor
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PostPosted: 16:51 - 31 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
allymoss wrote:
I have already got that, I have most codecs under the sun due to random video and audio formats I use.

Just with so many, it messes things up and stuff starts to not play.

Cheers anyway


So uninstall all of the 'random' ones and install a few decent codecs?
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PostPosted: 11:42 - 01 Apr 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
you downloaded some dodgey porn again and you can't watch it right ? Very Happy Very Happy
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PostPosted: 11:46 - 01 Apr 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
i use this
https://www.cole2k.net/

completely integral too. im yet to find something it doesnt play
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PostPosted: 15:40 - 04 Apr 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://codecguide.com/

the klite codec pack is all you ever need.
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