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    how to delete LAME mp3 codec

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by dwd, Jan 31, 2009.

  1. dwd

    dwd Notebook Consultant

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    does anyone know how to remove lame mp3 codec from your computer?
     
    dwd, Jan 31, 2009
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    All you should need to do is go to your Control Panel / Multimedia / Devices tab and look under "Audio Compression Codecs". All your installed codecs will be listed there. You can re-prioritize them, disable certains ones if you wish, or remove individual codecs.
     
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  3. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    As far as I'm aware the lame codec is just a signle dll file - i.e. just remove the file.

    But may I ask why you want to get rid of it?
     
    DetlevCM, Jan 31, 2009
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  4. dwd

    dwd Notebook Consultant

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    I'm running vista. I can't see any multimedia tab.

    edit: i want to remove it because it is messing up another program that i am using and i don't really know what it does either
     
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  5. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ok, search for lame.dll - you should find a file.

    lame is jus tone of several MP3 codes/decoders
     
    DetlevCM, Jan 31, 2009
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  6. Duct Tape Dude

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    Yeah LAME is just a .dll, it's not used as a codec but rather as an encoder.
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Jan 31, 2009
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  7. dwd

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    thanks for the help
     
    dwd, Jan 31, 2009
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