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This topic is lockedBE AWARE: It's advised to avoid codec packs, as they usually contain a lot of bulk you really DO NOT need.
There's really only 1 (or an optional 6 depending on preference) things needed to play video files:
Players
MediaPlayerClassic (MPC) HomeCinema:
I recommend this player just for how lightweight it is and the fact it can play anything. Since it got taken over by a new developer it no longer needs anything extra.
Comes in 32bit and 64bit distrubutions.
Just download it, unpack the archive, and play your files.
http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net
MediaPlayerClassic (MPC) Old Version:
I like this player as it doesn't hijack any of the codec settings and allows you to use ffdshow which is an excellent codec filter.
Comes in 32bit and 64bit distrubutions.
To play files you'll need either ffdshow OR xvid&AC3 (plus maybe one or two extra things depending on need).
http://sourceforge.n...ackage_id=84358
VideoLAN
This player also requires nothing extra like MPC-HC.
Supports everything in Windows (except DCCP/RTP unicast and Real only partially). Download it, install it, play files no other codec downloads required.
Main page: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
Feature list: http://www.videolan....c/features.html
Decoders (Codecs)
ffdshow: video & audio decoder (decodes almost anything)
This will probably be the only thing you need in respect to codecs.
Will allow you to play XviD, x264, AAC, AC3, etc.
http://ffdshow-tryout.sourceforge.net
QuickTime Alternative and Real Alternative (optional depending on needs): allow you to play rm and mov files in MediaPlayerClassic
http://home.hccnet.n...skes/mirror.htm (scroll halfway down the page)
xvid:
If you have ffdshow you don't need this, unless you want this over ffdshow (i.e. if xvid is updated and you want the latest codec).
http://www.xvid.org
x264:
If you have ffdshow you don't need this, unless you want this over ffdshow (i.e. see above).
http://x264.nl
AC3filter: AC3 audio decoder
If you have ffdshow you don't need this, unless you want this over ffdshow (i.e. see above).
http://ac3filter.net
ogg sound [aka vorbis] ogg audio decoder
If you have ffdshow you don't need this, unless you want this over ffdshow (i.e. see above).
http://www.vorbis.com
Edited by Prower, 03 January 2009 - 11:49 PM.
