Any codec recommendations on running Vista Ultimate 32bit?

Alan T;501312 Wrote:
Any codec recommendations on running Vista Ultimate 32bit?

Since you're using Vista 32 Bit, you should be able to use the same
codec pack you've been using with XP. I use the x64 version of the Vista
Codec Pack ('Vista Codec Package Homepage'
(http://shark007.testbox.dk/)) and have had no problems. The 32-Bit pack
might work for you.


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Yes, don't add any.

If you have a specific need for a codec to play a specific file, then go to
it's manufacturer and download just the codec you need.

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"Alan T" wrote in message
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Any codec recommendations on running Vista Ultimate 32bit?

"Graham Hughes" wrote in message
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Yes, don't add any.

If you have a specific need for a codec to play a specific file, then go
to it's manufacturer and download just the codec you need.

Absolutely. Codec packs are among the biggest headaches in the world.

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Yeovil, UK.
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Paul Smith;501504 Wrote:
Absolutely. Codec packs are among the biggest headaches in the world.

Absolutely, and it's a headache finding the right one out of the
hundreds out there. I minimize the pain by sticking to a single codec
provider, and applying updates when available.

The Vista Codec Pack that I currently use has proven to work better
than "official" codecs as provided by DivX and MainConcept. It comes in
both x86 and x64 versions (of which I use the x64 version), and has an
extremely small download footprint of only 5.92MB.


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- Vista Ultimate x64
- CodeGear Delphi 2007

I can't believe that a third party can make a better divx codec than divx???

Still proof is in the pudding and perhaps they do for your system!!!!!

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"dzomlija" wrote in message
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Paul Smith;501504 Wrote:
Absolutely. Codec packs are among the biggest headaches in the world.

Absolutely, and it's a headache finding the right one out of the
hundreds out there. I minimize the pain by sticking to a single codec
provider, and applying updates when available.

The Vista Codec Pack that I currently use has proven to work better
than "official" codecs as provided by DivX and MainConcept. It comes in
both x86 and x64 versions (of which I use the x64 version), and has an
extremely small download footprint of only 5.92MB.


--
dzomlija

____________________________________
Peter Alexander Dzomlija
Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as
you die, so shall I be Reborn...

- ASUS A8N32-SLi-Deluxe
- AMD Atlon 64 Dual-Core 4800+
- 4GB DDR400
- ASUS nVidia 6600
- Thermaltake Tai-Chi Watercooled Chassis
- 1207GB Total Formatted Storage
- Vista Ultimate x64
- CodeGear Delphi 2007

On Fri, 2 Nov 2007 17:03:28 +1100, "Alan T"
wrote:

Any codec recommendations on running Vista Ultimate 32bit?

I think you'll get a consensus; do NOT install any CODEC unless you
really need it. That means avoiding so-called codec packs like the
plague. More often than not they cause more problems than they fix.

That said, Microsoft's Media Player and Movie Maker has troubles with
certain file types. One of the frequent ones is AVI since unless it is
the rare uncompressed AVI format which takes up huge amounts of disk
space AVI really means it is a wrapper... or the real file type is
something different inside the wrapper. Example DivX often shows as
AVI. So rather than downloading some 'super package' of codecs,
download just the single DivX codec and best to get it from the
producer's site so you get the genuine article and the latest version.
If you must download a whole codec package to get what you want then
use the custom install option to only install the one or two codecs
needed, not dozens you'll probably never need and may cause problems.

How you can tell if you need a CODEC?

1. You may not see a thumbnail generated in Windows Explorer
and instead just see the default placeholder for the file type.
That's a signal Windows either doesn't know what the file type is
or is having trouble opening it.

2. The movie won't play at all or sputters along.

3. You can't use the scrubber bar to rapidly move back and forth
while playing the movie in some player. While this also indicates
a possible corrupt file, it can indicate Windows tried to use
a CODEC to open and play the file and is only having marginal
success.

How do you know WHAT Codec you need?

Use one of the many free tools that's tells you what CODEC is
required. One such application is G-Spot.

I want to play the .ts file.
I got the ViedoLan installed to play .avi file, however, when I played .ts
file it only showed the bar but has 0 time duration.

I downloaded the Vista CoDec package 5.4.2 and can play the .ts file but it
seems in slow motion.

"Adam Albright" wrote in message
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On Fri, 2 Nov 2007 17:03:28 +1100, "Alan T"
wrote:

Any codec recommendations on running Vista Ultimate 32bit?

I think you'll get a consensus; do NOT install any CODEC unless you
really need it. That means avoiding so-called codec packs like the
plague. More often than not they cause more problems than they fix.

That said, Microsoft's Media Player and Movie Maker has troubles with
certain file types. One of the frequent ones is AVI since unless it is
the rare uncompressed AVI format which takes up huge amounts of disk
space AVI really means it is a wrapper... or the real file type is
something different inside the wrapper. Example DivX often shows as
AVI. So rather than downloading some 'super package' of codecs,
download just the single DivX codec and best to get it from the
producer's site so you get the genuine article and the latest version.
If you must download a whole codec package to get what you want then
use the custom install option to only install the one or two codecs
needed, not dozens you'll probably never need and may cause problems.

How you can tell if you need a CODEC?

1. You may not see a thumbnail generated in Windows Explorer
and instead just see the default placeholder for the file type.
That's a signal Windows either doesn't know what the file type is
or is having trouble opening it.

2. The movie won't play at all or sputters along.

3. You can't use the scrubber bar to rapidly move back and forth
while playing the movie in some player. While this also indicates
a possible corrupt file, it can indicate Windows tried to use
a CODEC to open and play the file and is only having marginal
success.

How do you know WHAT Codec you need?

Use one of the many free tools that's tells you what CODEC is
required. One such application is G-Spot.

Amen, brother, amen.

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This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
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"Paul Smith" wrote in message
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"Graham Hughes" wrote in message
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Yes, don't add any.

If you have a specific need for a codec to play a specific file, then go
to it's manufacturer and download just the codec you need.

Absolutely. Codec packs are among the biggest headaches in the world.

--
Paul Smith,
Yeovil, UK.
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
http://www.windowsresource.net/

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I receive this message when I try to import music from itunes to Windows
Movie Maker... what can I do to make it work... any ideas??

cannot be imported because the codec required to play the file is not
installed on your computer. If you have already tried to download and install
the codec, close and restart Windows Movie Maker, and then try to import the
file again.

"dzomlija" wrote:


Alan T;501312 Wrote:
Any codec recommendations on running Vista Ultimate 32bit?

Since you're using Vista 32 Bit, you should be able to use the same
codec pack you've been using with XP. I use the x64 version of the Vista
Codec Pack ('Vista Codec Package Homepage'
(http://shark007.testbox.dk/)) and have had no problems. The 32-Bit pack
might work for you.


--
dzomlija

____________________________________
Peter Alexander Dzomlija
Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as
you die, so shall I be Reborn...

- ASUS A8N32-SLi-Deluxe
- AMD Atlon 64 Dual-Core 4800+
- 4GB DDR400
- ASUS nVidia 6600
- Thermaltake Tai-Chi Watercooled Chassis
- 1207GB Total Formatted Storage
- Vista Ultimate x64
- CodeGear Delphi 2007