2007-05-03 21:09:37 · 5 answers · asked by stupidboy 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I just downloaded the MPCstar Media player it has all the codecs you will ever need and it works like the older versions of Win. media player. Here's the link.....
http://www.mpcstar.com/
Hope it helps
2007-05-03 21:38:24 · answer #1 · answered by dag_44130 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a problem with my Vista OS - when I try to open a DVD in Windows Media Player it says that I don't have the WDDM (I believe that is the video codec) and that I need to install it. I think that it is actually referring to your hardware, as mine may be. I do play DVDs in PowerDVD, and it works there. I think it has something to do with the newer components in the Vista version of WMP 11 and the hardware required. Are you using older hardware?
Why do I get a message that says my computer is missing a codec?
If you get a message that says that your computer is missing a codec, you are probably trying to play, burn, or sync a file that was compressed by using a codec that Windows or the Player doesn't include by default. In many cases, you can download and install the missing codec by clicking the Web Help button in the error message dialog box.
There are hundreds of audio and video codecs in use today. Some have been created by Microsoft, but the vast majority of codecs have been created by other companies, organizations, or individuals. By default, the Windows operating system and the Player include a number of the most popular codecs, such as Windows Media Audio, Windows Media Video, and MP3.
There may be times, however, when you want to play content that was compressed with a codec that Windows or the Player doesn't include by default (for example, a file compressed with the DivX video codec or the Ogg Vorbis audio codec). Because the Player is extensible, in many cases you can download the necessary codec from the Web for free or for a fee. And, in some cases, the Player can automatically use the codecs installed by other digital media playback and creation programs on your computer.
Some codecs are available for download from the WMPlugins.com Codec Web page.
Codec
An abbreviation for compressor/decompressor. Software or hardware used to compress and decompress digital media.
What are the video card system requirements in Windows Movie Maker? (A related question, in that it uses the same codec)
To start and run Windows Movie Maker, the video card on your computer must support DirectX 9 with video drivers for Windows Vista drivers. To learn whether your current video card supports Windows Movie Maker, check the documentation that came with your computer or visit the video card manufacturer's Web site.
To find information about the video card installed on your computer, do the following:
Click Start, click Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Device Manager.
Click the plus sign (+) next to Display Adapters to display your video card information.
If you plan to buy a new video card, check the packaging to see whether the video card supports DirectX 9 and contains video drivers for Windows Vista.
2007-05-04 04:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by acoustic_zen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a search for Vista Codec in Google. I just installed, and it works with Media Center, and Media Player on my Vista Home Premium machine.
2007-05-04 04:12:46 · answer #3 · answered by Never fear, for I is here....... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So..
I was looking for a free download MPCStar I found it here http://bitly.com/1k4jyAJ
Check it out
good luck.
2014-07-24 01:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use the link below
2007-05-04 04:18:17 · answer #5 · answered by Ari 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋