avi files problem

[InViSibLe Gr]

in some avi i dont have sound

i know that i missing some codec(s)

but i dont know wich one to dl

and i dont want to dl that codec packs that have a lot of useless codecs and spyware inside them

anyone have any idea what codec(s) are needed for avi audio???

[phatcat42141]

I know you said that you don't want a lot of useless codecs but I have found that this codec pack is one of the best if not the best one out there. It is called "ACE Mega CodecS Pack 6.03 - Professional Edition" I have used this since it came out and know that it is not full of crap ware (spyware/malware/trojans/virus' etc...) And during install it gives you the choice of what you want installed. Here is the link to it but be aware it is 49.2MB large --

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/ACE_Mega_CoDecS_Pack.htm

[InViSibLe Gr]

thanks phatcat42141

i'll give it a try

[vnl5486]

Well K-Lite Mega Codec Pack is really amazing...OK that was just IMO cause I have the freedom to install whatever I want...and the best part is it has all the codecs I need to play any media under the sun.....

So I would really recommend you that but hey its just my opinion....

[rotjong]

Using a program like VideoInspector is nice. It'll tell you what codecs are needed for sound and video for a given file and if you don't have them installed you can grab them. Personally, I detest codec packs.

rotjong

[nitroshift]

I am using ffdshow and nothing else. 'cause i don't need anything else...

[big poppa pump]

I am using ffdshow and nothing else. 'cause i don't need anything else...

Yeps! ffdshow is all I need as it plays everything I throw at it. And its much better than the bloatware codec packs like Ace or Klite or any other similar ones.

[Scubar]

ace mega codec pack isnt a very good option, it is packed full of useless codecs that arent needed and if u are inexperianced and decide to install them all you will get alot of conflicts ( one of my friends tried recommending it to me only to discover this ) K-Lite mega codec pack is more appropriate although you only need the ffdshow, quicktime, realplayer ones to be installed.

of course you could always just use VLC

[Gouki]

Another vote for VLC

[Jeremy]

MPC

[browney595]

If the problem still persists you could try using VLC its a small media player but will play just about anything without the need for extra codec packs