How do I get AVI support for my Windows Media Player?

dwheelman

where can i find some help with windows media player
i had reset my computer back to factory defaults which means it formatted and reinstalled the OS and i reloaded my programs, 1 thing i had to do was download 'codecs' for the media player it plays mp3's, wmv's, mpg's, just fine however it won't play the avi's (has sound but no video) know anyone or anywhere i can look for help?
i'm kinda stumped never had this problem before, maybe just try a different 'codec' package?

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popowich

Hello,

I believe I get my AVI support from QuickTime with the iTunes downloads, but if you would prefer to get AVI support for Windows Media Player this link appears to have the codes that you are looking for. Scroll about half way down the page and you will see the download links for AVI support.

-Raymond

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Big Dan

I always install the K-Lite Codec pack: Download K-Lite Codec Pack 4.75 (Full) - FileHippo.com

It handles AVI, FLV (YouTube), as well just about any other media format you can throw at it.

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Big Dan

Update to this post: I've read at a couple of reputable tech sites that codec packs as a whole are a bad idea because they change the default handlers to their own codecs instead of using what Windows already has and that can cause problems down the road.

That being said VLC Media Player is awesome and has been able to play any media file I've thrown at it without any codec packs installed. VLC media player - Open Source Multimedia Framework and Player

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