Windows Media Player - codec errors

Admiral Huddy · 12-10-2006, 16:53

I've been getting a lot of Codec errors when using WMP10 for MP3s since I have re-installed XP pro a few months back..?

I've never had these before. The only difference between this and previous installs i've done is that i'm now using an XP install disk with SP2, rather than using a vanila version, then installing SP2 afterwards?

Where do i get these codec from? Any ideas?

Stan_Lite · 12-10-2006, 17:01

I use the K-Lite codec pack, seems to have everything I need. There are 3 versions - basic, standard and full.

Also includes media player classic - which I like

Stan

Admiral Huddy · 13-10-2006, 08:59

Cheers Stan, I really don't understand why the Codecs are standard as part of XP?

I take it you use the full version?

8 I3ALL · 13-10-2006, 17:57

just use VLC media player.... is not pretty but it does the job and you wont have to bother looking for codecs

12-10-2006, 16:53	#1
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Windows Media Player - codec errors I've been getting a lot of Codec errors when using WMP10 for MP3s since I have re-installed XP pro a few months back..? I've never had these before. The only difference between this and previous installs i've done is that i'm now using an XP install disk with SP2, rather than using a vanila version, then installing SP2 afterwards? Where do i get these codec from? Any ideas? __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

12-10-2006, 17:01	#2
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	I use the K-Lite codec pack, seems to have everything I need. There are 3 versions - basic, standard and full. Also includes media player classic - which I like Stan __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

13-10-2006, 08:59	#3
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Cheers Stan, I really don't understand why the Codecs are standard as part of XP? I take it you use the full version? __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

13-10-2006, 17:57	#4
8 I3ALL Vodka Martini Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Forum Heaven Posts: 732	just use VLC media player.... is not pretty but it does the job and you wont have to bother looking for codecs __________________ MySpace

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