http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286 Giveaway of the Day Forums » Topic: CODECS =? en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:39:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-8628 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:56:19 +0000 maz 8628@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I can second the recommendation for the Video Lan Player--VLC--which plays just about anything. I use it to check ISO files before I burn them to DVD. It's one of my favourite freeware programs.</p> <p>And Keilaron is right to warn about installing too many packs. Some of them may contain out-of-date or hacked codecs that can interfere with the performance of video converter programs, for instance. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-8585 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:32:05 +0000 Keilaron 8585@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I use the <a href="http://www.cccp-project.net/">Combined Community Codec Pack</a>, which also includes some lesser-known codecs that other packs don't. Also, try to avoid installing many codec packs, because they'll often conflict (esp. the K-Lite one). </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-8552 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:10:51 +0000 BigThunder1 8552@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p><a href="http://www.free-codecs.com/Windows_Media_Format_11_download.htm">Free Codecs</a> [dot] com (dwnld page with dwnld link) is an alternate dwnld for Windows Media Format 11 Runtime. This one was quick for me at about 300kbs. When I tried the link BuBBy posted I couldn't get faster than 12-18kbs in the U.S..</p> <p><a href="http://www.free-codecs.com/index.htm">Free Codecs Home Page<a /></a></p> <p>@ Lee: Thanks for the site link. The Ace Mega Codec Pk has <em>far</em> more to offer than the K-Lite pk. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-5499 Sat, 05 May 2007 04:20:33 +0000 BuBBy 5499@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Windows Media Format Runtime 11 <a href="http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Codec-Packs-Video-Codecs/Windows-Media-Format-Runtime-11.shtml">HERE</a> </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-5495 Sat, 05 May 2007 02:30:16 +0000 drunke 5495@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>where can i download windows media codecs v 11 </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-2423 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:20:47 +0000 Lee 2423@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>By removing the 'tick' from each box in the list.</p> <p>They are usually checked (tick in box) click on box to remove tick (uncheck tick in box). </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-2422 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:08:49 +0000 JEG88 2422@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>LEE:<br /> Thanks for the suggestion , I'll look into that too.<br /> How do you 'UNCHECK the CODECS'? </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-2419 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:29:41 +0000 Lee 2419@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I prefer to use Ace Mega Codec pack myself.</p> <p>I use the pro edition and make sure I uncheck real and apple codecs when installing.</p> <p>Works fine, probably the best you will find.</p> <p><a href="http://www.free-codecs.com/download/ACE_Mega_CoDecS_Pack.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.free-codecs.com/download/ACE_Mega_CoDecS_Pack.htm</a> </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-2418 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:27:30 +0000 BuBBy 2418@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Yes K-Lite Mega is a very good codec pack. However, tokyowars - The Mega pack includes the Real Media and Quicktime alternate codecs, plugins and etc etc. </p> <p>The Smaller K-Lite Mega Packs (Basic, Standard and Full) don't include RM and QT support, but they are available for download separately if you want. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-2406 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:07:15 +0000 tokyowars 2406@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>In terms of codecs, I have found that the "KLite Mega Codec pack" <a href="http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Mega_Codec_Pack.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Mega_Codec_Pack.htm</a> has never let me down, although in terms of players I would suggest VLC <a href="http://www.videolan.org/vlc/" rel="nofollow">http://www.videolan.org/vlc/</a> .</p> <p>It will never ask for a codec, is free, lightweight, and plays almost any file you could ask, with the exception of Real Media and Quicktime. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-2401 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:59:00 +0000 JEG88 2401@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>BuBBy:</p> <p>WOW!!!! That is EXACTLY what I need !!<br /> Thank You SO MUCH!! YOU ROCK! </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-2299 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:09:45 +0000 BillW50 2299@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Thanks BuBBy! I didn't know about that one. :) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-2297 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:25:24 +0000 BuBBy 2297@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>One utility which is may be of assistance is GSpot</p> <p><a href="http://www.headbands.com/gspot/index.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.headbands.com/gspot/index.htm</a></p> <p>By selecting a media file - it will tell you which codecs you need to play it, and whether they are installed or not.</p> <p>GSpot can also display which codecs and media types are currently supported on your PC (which I think is what you were asking).</p> <p>Generally GSpot is the one-stop-shop for media and codec related troubleshooting. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-2292 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 05:16:16 +0000 JEG88 2292@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>BillW50,<br /> Sorry, I ment to post this sooner:<br /> I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to answer all of my questions.<br /> I feel much more informed now to take further actions. -</p> <p>-Except one more question: "How do I find out/look-up on my PC to see which Codecs I have?-[I have a few apps. that play media.]</p> <p> --THANKS!!-- </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-1482 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:52:27 +0000 BillW50 1482@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>1) Yes the way I understand it, almost all players can use standard available codecs, like KLite.</p> <p>2) If you have a media file that won't play, you need a codec for it. Otherwise you don't need one for any media file you don't plan on playing.</p> <p>3) Yes and KLite can be found at:</p> <p><a href="http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm</a></p> <p>And yes, they will work with virtually any player. It is weird having say Windows Media Player open and play RealPlayer formats. &lt;grin&gt;</p> <p>4) Some codec are free. Some are shareware, and some are commercial.</p> <p>5) Codec installs in different ways. Usually players like RealPlayer and WMP checks their site for a Media file you want to play which you currently don't have. Or it will use one you manually downloaded like KLite. And KLite installs like a program. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/286#post-1476 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 07:22:52 +0000 JEG88 1476@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>In the Crystal Player posts; people were talking about codecs &#38; how you need the right ones. -I would like to know more about this. Where can I read more? Some of the questions I have are: [1] does every player have/need different codecs? [2]how do I find out which ones I have &#38; which ones I need? [3]someone mentioned ''KLite pack''; if I find out that I dont already have this , can I install it once and it will take care of all my players?-[I'm having trouble w/ the new 'WMP 11']. [4]are they free? [5] how do I install?<br /> I Know its alot but any answers will be greatly appreciated.<br /> ~~THANKS ALOT !!<br /> ~~JEG~~ </p>