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    Media Player Suggestions

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by azntiger1000, Jun 21, 2007.

  1. azntiger1000

    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    I was just wondering are there any media players out there that I don't have to install any codecs. I am looking for a player that just plays everything off the bat.
     
    azntiger1000, Jun 21, 2007
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    Wingsbr NBR Decepticon NBR Reviewer

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    I am pretty certain that Winamp does what you are looking for. I have never had to install any codecs using that.
     
    Wingsbr, Jun 21, 2007
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    VLC plays almost everything, Media Player Classic plays a lot, you may need FFDShow with MPC however. With MPC you can also use Quicktime Alternative and Real Alternative so you don't have to have that pesky Apple and Real crap in your system.
     
    olyteddy, Jun 21, 2007
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    Give Gom Player a try, if you're looking for video. I really can't tell from your post.
     
    Ethyriel, Jun 21, 2007
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    I go with FFDShow and then pretty much everything works, not sure if that counts as a Codec or not.
     
    Arla, Jun 22, 2007
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    Trueballerisme Notebook Consultant

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    Iv only heard good about VLC
     
    Trueballerisme, Jun 22, 2007
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    I use MPC and I downloaded one codec pack called Matroska Pack or something like that. Seems to play anything I have, and I like it better than VLC too for some reason.
     
    madroxinide, Jun 22, 2007
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    qhn Notebook User

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    qhn, Jun 22, 2007
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    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    I use Gom and VLC. Like both of them.
     
    Padmé, Jun 22, 2007
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    VLC is what you're looking for.
     
    panteedropper, Jun 22, 2007
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    Elminst Some Network Guy

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    came in to make sure VLC was recommended.
    am not disappointed.
     
    Elminst, Jun 22, 2007
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  12. azntiger1000

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    Tried all sorts of softwares.

    1. VLC - works great without codec installed, but the skin is pretty ugly but I believe you can upgrade it.

    2. Gom player - even though it looks great, but before you install this software it requires you to install codecs so it is pretty much a player.

    3. Media Player Classic - great clean software, but requires some of the codecs installed.

    So it seems like VLC is the winner as usual. Alright thx people. I made the list above for anyone that are interested in the same thing.
     
    azntiger1000, Jun 22, 2007
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