Windows Media Player - codec errors

Admiral Huddy · 12 Oct 2006 at 09:18

I've been getting a lot of Codec errors when using WMP10 for MP3s since I have re-installed XP pro a few months back..?

I've never had these before. The only difference between this and previous installs is that i'm now using an XP install disk with SP2, rather than using a vanila version, then installing SP2?

Where do i get these codesc from? Any ideas?

Admiral Huddy · 12 Oct 2006 at 16:52

anyone?

TrUz · 12 Oct 2006 at 17:00

You should be able to play MP3's straight out of the bag. What error are you getting?

TrUz

squiffy · 12 Oct 2006 at 17:02

Use winamp for music files instead.

TrUz · 12 Oct 2006 at 17:03

squiffy said:
Use winamp for music files instead.

That's not really a solution to his problem though is it?

TrUz

squiffy · 12 Oct 2006 at 17:06

TrUz said:
That's not really a solution to his problem though is it?

TrUz

Yes it is. Saves a reinstall for a problem that's not worth doing a fresh install. Unlike BSOD upon boot up, corrupted files, borked system etc.

TrUz · 12 Oct 2006 at 17:11

squiffy said:
Yes it is. Saves a reinstall for a problem that's not worth doing a fresh install. Unlike BSOD upon boot up, corrupted files, borked system etc.

And what if he is still has this problem with Winamp? Then what would you suggest format? LOL :rolleyes:

TrUz

squiffy · 12 Oct 2006 at 17:13

Better than your comment "It should work out of the box"

Brilliant. :rolleyes:

TrUz · 12 Oct 2006 at 17:14

squiffy said:
Better than your comment "It should work out of the box"

Brilliant.

I said it should work out of the box and then asked what error he was getting so I could try and help pin point the problem, so do not rolleyes at me!

TrUz

Peace · 12 Oct 2006 at 21:39

Admiral Huddy said:
I've been getting a lot of Codec errors when using WMP10 for MP3s since I have re-installed XP pro a few months back..?

I've never had these before. The only difference between this and previous installs is that i'm now using an XP install disk with SP2, rather than using a vanila version, then installing SP2?

Where do i get these codesc from? Any ideas?

I use the K-Lite Codec Pack which will give you all the codecs you will ever need.

Admiral Huddy · 13 Oct 2006 at 10:25

Peace said:
I use the K-Lite Codec Pack which will give you all the codecs you will ever need.

Thanks mate.. sorted

The Running Man · 13 Oct 2006 at 11:03

ffd-shOW, installed last night when some of my random Initial D movies wouldnt work, now they work first time, and i didnt have to install a massive junkload of codecs which probably screw everything up!

happy!