Video Codecs

[Kommie986]

I'm kinda confused. I'm trying to play an .avi file with Windows Media Player, and it says I need a codec. Does anyone know any good free ones and give me a short explanation to codecs? Many thanks.

[LarkStarr]

go grab k-lite codec pack, or use VLC (which has all the codecs baked in)

you can also google codec for an explanation.

[supaflyx3]

I prefer k-lite, supports GPU acceleration and comes with an excellent media player. (MPC-HC)

[Kommie986]

Aight, thanks for quick replies.

[LarkStarr]

if you have questions after you google, then ask away :D

[lowfat]

Windows XP I assume? Vista and 7 should play divx by default.

[enaberif]

I like SMPLayer better than VLC lately.

[Arinoth]

On my personal computer I'll use VLC to playback anything I need, on my HTPC xbmc seems to handle all codecs I can throw at it.

[trowakage]

if you prefer to stick with the default windows media player, you can look up FFDSHOW if you want to install a single codec that will handle just about anything you throw at it.

[lowfat]

Originally Posted by trowakage

if you prefer to stick with the default windows media player, you can look up FFDSHOW if you want to install a single codec that will handle just about anything you throw at it.