Error downloading codecs

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  1. Philsoc

    Philsoc Guest

    I just played a avi file on my windows media player and it said error downloading codecs, which means I do not have a picture but I have sound. Can any one tell me how to get the codecs back so i can view my avi file and burn it to a dvd disc?

    Thanks,
    Phil
     
    Philsoc, Jan 1, 2006
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  2. B2D327

    B2D327 Regular member

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    see what kind of codec you're missing and download it from www.videohelp.com or just download and install one of the multi codec packs like matroska. Some give you the option of choosing which ones you want to omit from the install.
     
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  3. Philsoc

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    How do I find out what codes I need?

    Thanks,
    Phil
     
    Philsoc, Jan 1, 2006
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    You can look at the file extension of the clip you're trying to play (eg: avi, mpeg, ogg) and if you can't play it then you can look up the codec that you need to play it but you may as well just install them all as different files you download will be encoded differently.
     
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    uninstall all codecs and get this pack and install the lot

    K-Lite MEGA codec pack

    http://www.free-codecs.com

    and try ya file...
     
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