What Codec?

[jrphoenix]

I have had Windows Media Player refuse to open some audio and some video files due to not having the proper codecs? How do I find what codec a file requires? I just right clicked one file and went to properties and didn't see anything?

Thank you!

 

[HN]

http://www.videohelp.com/play#identify

 

[Hacp]

gspot

 

[jrphoenix]

Thanks you guys! Quick replies too! These forms are awesome....

 

[Gamer X]

www.free-codecs.com
K-Lite mega codec pack,it's the ultimate codec pack

 

[powerMarkymark]

Install VLC player, it comes with its' own codec pack and plays just about evrything you can throw at it.

M@rc

 

[StevenYoo]

i like the Matroska codec pack.

 

[jrphoenix]

Originally posted by: powerMarkymark
Install VLC player, it comes with its' own codec pack and plays just about evrything you can throw at it.

M@rc

Thanks..... that did the trick... I downloaded all the codecs and Windows Media Player still didn't work. The VLC Player... no problems (good simple interface too).

 

[abaez]

vlc is god

For those nasty files you can't figure which codec it is gspot works great.

 

[Nothinman]

The 'file' command on Linux is awesome for this:

 

[Auric]

Just say noes to teh codec packs. Another alternative to GSpot is MediaInfo. I have not used VLC in more than two years and while one does hear good things, Media Player Classic is not too shabby either