If your media player supports a certain format, but doesn't playe certain files properly, you must have a problem with some of the codecs. Codecs are the tools that allow a player to code and decode audio and video feeds. Some media players are better than others, they can play or code in one or various formats, but the quick development speed of new codecs sometimes leave them outdated.
The best way to make sure that our PC works properly with all types of video files is to install a good
codec pack. Theses are tool and codec packs that will let us
player any type of multimedia file.
One of the best packs that exists is
K-Lite Codec Pack. Not only does is include a
brilliant collection of audio and video codecs, it also includes
DirectShow (DS) filters to render video files, plus a pack of brilliant tools that will allow us to control every small detail about our files.
The packs
installation is
customizable, allowing us to install only the necessary components, and it's
easier to use than other codec collections, making it ideal for both inexperienced and
advanced users.
The
download we offer is the
Full edition of the pack, that includes a media player for all types of files, called
Windows Media Player Classic.
With this pack you want have to worry about what format a video or audio file uses.
Latest improvements:
- Updates
Media Player Classic Home Cinema to version 1.3.1311.0.
- Updated
Cyberlink MPEG-2 to version 8.4.0.923.
- Updated
MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.23.
- Updated
Codec tweak Tool to version 4.0.0.