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    Codec needed for Win. 7 ???

    I thought that Windows 7 included a codec to play videos ?? My videos do not start. Any suggestions for a good download to make the WMP play videos ?? Thanks, Mike

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    I can't reply from personal experience since I have not installed Windows 7. My research however, lead me to this site.
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    Thanks efc for the reply. I tried Xvid, and AC3 filter and no luck. I also tried FLV and VLC, also with no luck. Most of my videos DO play with just the regular WMP, but the one video does not play with anything I tried so for. Not a big deal, as someone, maybe even Microsoft will make improvements to the codecs that are included with Win 7, and everything will play.
    Thanks again, Mike

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    Vista Codec pack works with windows 7, though it doesn't like mp4/quicktime files, but you can play them with media player classic.

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    Thanks thraxed, for the reply. I have tried several already, in addition to the one that is standard in Win. 7. Check the third post for the ones I already tried. If you have another one in mind, please give me a link. Thank you, Mike

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    You might need to run a small app that can determine the encoded header file of your video. It might be an obscure codec that requires a specific download from the manu's website...

    Google for "avicodec" and see if it's a handy app...

    Also, are you sure that the video actually works (like in XP/Vista)?

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    cash_site ... Thanks for the reply. I loaded a program called POWER DVD on the Win. 7 hard drive, that came with the computer and Vista. That program POWER DVD does open and play the last DVD I have that was not opening. So at least I can still view the DVD even though WMP will not open and play the DVD, but that is OK. Thanks again, Mike

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