Looking for an all-inclusive codec media player

[Runes911]

Ok I am getting aggrivated. At work I am unable to view MANY videos becuase I dont have the codecs. I am unable to install ANYTHING locally, all C: access is denied, its nuts. I am looking for a media player that has all the codecs in it and does not include an install. (just an exe) Does such a thing exist?

 

[BlueWeasel]

Generally, no.

The codecs and player are 2 separate things. There are several good EXE-only media players, but you're not going to find one that includes the codecs. The codecs have to be installed.

 

[Runes911]

Ok well can ya list a media player exe only that can get a codec from the same folder it resides in?

 

[BlueWeasel]

Originally posted by: Runes911
Ok well can ya list a media player exe only that can get a codec from the same folder it resides in?

I don't think it works that way. The Codes will have to be installed -- I don't know of a media player that can utilize the codec files if they are placed in the directory.

 

[Runes911]

Dang

 

[Fureddo]

I think VLC media player does the job, but you have to install it. for me it's the best : all codecs are included on it.

 

[HN]

which formats are you not able to play?
Media Player Classic is a standalone .exe and can play most of the "popular" formats natively.

 

[yezhou]

VLC is definitely the best. No need to d/l codecs, and it comes it both versions - .exe and precompiled binary (no need to install, just unzip and run). Here's a direct link to their d/l page.

 

[Parkre]

what about that BS player, i have heard good things about it....

 

[Bucks]

Originally posted by: HN
which formats are you not able to play?
Media Player Classic is a standalone .exe and can play most of the "popular" formats natively.

:thumbsup:

 

[SleepWalkerX]

google storm codec. its an mplayer package with a lot of codecs.

edit: sry, it needs installation.

 

[Runes911]

Originally posted by: yezhou
VLC is definitely the best. No need to d/l codecs, and it comes it both versions - .exe and precompiled binary (no need to install, just unzip and run). Here's a direct link to their d/l page.

Hey got an alt. link to their downloads thats dead. I can only find the mirrors for the install file...