Vista 64bit codec pack?

LupoLover · 3 Jan 2009 at 10:16

I used to use K lite when on xp32 bit. Im now on vista 64bit and cant get teh vista 64bit version to work(well if they are i still cant whatch some stuff) any ideas on what else to use?

Cheers

Conan257 · 3 Jan 2009 at 10:21

I've had problems with WMP8 content on x64, no joy as yet i'm afraid.

csmager · 3 Jan 2009 at 10:25

Vista Codec Pack x64 Components do the job.

Bear in mind 64-bit codecs are only required for Windows Media Center, as the default Windows Media Player is still 32-bit.

LupoLover · 3 Jan 2009 at 10:25

Thats madness. There must be people on here with vista 64 that wouldnt put up with that. Its soo bad i want to go back to xp32 if I cant sort it!

LupoLover · 3 Jan 2009 at 10:26

Windows media player isnt playing my avi files. " Searching for codec" then says "codec found" but still dont get a image or sound just the stupid graphics

csmager · 3 Jan 2009 at 10:29

Could try uninstalling everything you have and installing:

Vista Codec Package - this should let WMP play almost anything.

VistaCodecs x64 Components - this should let WMC play quite a few things (though not as much!).

LupoLover · 3 Jan 2009 at 10:32

Cheers will try that now

Fanatic · 3 Jan 2009 at 10:32

k-lite codec pack is another option:

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_lite_codec_pack.htm

Will clean up your current codecs before it installs too.

Nick1881 · 3 Jan 2009 at 11:01

I use k-lite on Vista 64 and have never had a single problem.

reflux · 3 Jan 2009 at 11:02

K-Lite Vista 64 user here, no problems, it plays everything under the sun.

Could try the CCCP (combined community codec pack).

Nikumba · 3 Jan 2009 at 11:33

If you are using x64 vista, just change it to make Media Centre 64bit the default, its really easy to do

Kimbie

Bony Maloney · 3 Jan 2009 at 11:48

csmager said:
Could try uninstalling everything you have and installing:

Vista Codec Package - this should let WMP play almost anything.

VistaCodecs x64 Components - this should let WMC play quite a few things (though not as much!).

http://shark007.net/ Homepage for the above, updated regularly

Final8y · 3 Jan 2009 at 13:08

Bony Maloney said:
http://shark007.net/ Homepage for the above, updated regularly

Upto 5.07 already..thanks

GSDog · 4 Jan 2009 at 02:00

mr_x_plosion said:
I use k-lite on Vista 64 and have never had a single problem.

Same here, works a treat.

LupoLover · 4 Jan 2009 at 13:54

csmager said:
Could try uninstalling everything you have and installing:

Vista Codec Package - this should let WMP play almost anything.

VistaCodecs x64 Components - this should let WMC play quite a few things (though not as much!).

Cheers that top one worked a treat

thevet · 4 Jan 2009 at 15:00

re

k lite are good

something daft already!! · 4 Jan 2009 at 15:04

Nikumba said:
If you are using x64 vista, just change it to make Media Centre 64bit the default, its really easy to do

Kimbie

What rubbish, it is x64. You are thinking of Media player.

IAmATeaf · 4 Jan 2009 at 15:34

howiepoohs said:
What rubbish, it is x64. You are thinking of Media player.

I think he's saying to make the x64 player the default.