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Do you have another favorite codec set that you would like to throw in the mix?
I use the Combined Community Code Pack (CCCP), available from www.codecs.com. It provides all the support I've needed, including OGG, FLAC, FLV, and MP4.
I heard of CCCP before, but I never actually tried it out yet. I'll have to give it a spin sometime and see how it fares against the competition. 
Why are codecs more difficult to configure than operating systems?
A good follow up article would be a list of sites that have accurate codec configuration tutorials.
The last "how to" I tried, destroyed my audio and video playback quality.
A good follow up article would be a list of sites that have accurate codec configuration tutorials.
The last "how to" I tried, destroyed my audio and video playback quality.
I might consider writing a "How Do I?" article on this.
Although the MegaCodec pack is massively bloated so I recommend you stay with the slimmer versions.
For my HTPC though I use XBMC and for my desktops and laptop I use VLC. Either way I don't have to mess around with codecs at all.
For my HTPC though I use XBMC and for my desktops and laptop I use VLC. Either way I don't have to mess around with codecs at all.
SKDTech. You use VLC so you don't have to mess around with codecs.
Does this mean VLC uses its own inbuilt codecs that aren't accessible by other programs.
I also use VLC but have been downloading codec packs to try to fix playback issues. This will have been in vain then. Do only some programs require additional codecs such as MS Media Player.
Thanks
Does this mean VLC uses its own inbuilt codecs that aren't accessible by other programs.
I also use VLC but have been downloading codec packs to try to fix playback issues. This will have been in vain then. Do only some programs require additional codecs such as MS Media Player.
Thanks
No additional codecs required. http://www.videolan.org/vlc/features.html
However, if you are having issues with playback for a certain format, you can configure VLC to use an external codec for that format.
Be careful, though. I have some files that I can either get the audio or the video with no problems, but the only way to get both requires that I break VLC for everything else. I'd like to get my hands on the id10ts that encoded those files...
However, if you are having issues with playback for a certain format, you can configure VLC to use an external codec for that format.
Be careful, though. I have some files that I can either get the audio or the video with no problems, but the only way to get both requires that I break VLC for everything else. I'd like to get my hands on the id10ts that encoded those files...
Yes, the K-Lite download is there - if you can find your way through all the advertiser download links.
If you followed the link in the article, you should have been at a download link in no more than three or four clicks.
At codecs.com, from the home page, it's three clicks and you're downloading.
Neither of the sites requires you to navigate ad pages.
At codecs.com, from the home page, it's three clicks and you're downloading.
Neither of the sites requires you to navigate ad pages.
Stability was not covered in the face-off and this is where Shark007 really excels. I regularly use NLEs and have often experienced stability issues with K-Lite. Apps either crash or behave unpredictably, causing one to lose hours of work. I have never had these issues with Shark007.
Also, I believe the choice of which codec pack to use, or whether to install one at all, should depend on the requirements of the individual user. I routinely set up PCs for clients and, where the person's needs are very basic and don't involve much video viewing, I install the relevant Shark007 pack, but remove it from the menu. My reasoning is that for this type of user I to try and keep things as simple as possible while still providing them with the ability to view any video that may be sent to them on the standard Windows Media Player. However, when I know the PC will be used often to watch videos, I will rather install a dedicated player with its own self-contained codecs. I used to install VLC, but lately it has also been exhibiting some stability and playback issues, so have been installing PotPlayer instead.
Also, I believe the choice of which codec pack to use, or whether to install one at all, should depend on the requirements of the individual user. I routinely set up PCs for clients and, where the person's needs are very basic and don't involve much video viewing, I install the relevant Shark007 pack, but remove it from the menu. My reasoning is that for this type of user I to try and keep things as simple as possible while still providing them with the ability to view any video that may be sent to them on the standard Windows Media Player. However, when I know the PC will be used often to watch videos, I will rather install a dedicated player with its own self-contained codecs. I used to install VLC, but lately it has also been exhibiting some stability and playback issues, so have been installing PotPlayer instead.
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