Best Codec Pack for XP?

*PeterT* · 10-20-2007, 05:13 PM

I did a fresh install of XP on my new rig. Need codecs for popular audio and video formats.
Which codec pack has the best coverage and the least junk? Thanks.

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Keri · 10-20-2007, 05:55 PM

I always used Nimo Codec Pack when I ran XP. Was able to play anything I ran across. Never had any problems.

FightingChance · 10-20-2007, 07:19 PM

I've been using the Klite codec pack (mostly Standard, sometimes Deluxe if there's something that won't work.) However, I have not investigated other codec packs. I love the Media Player Classic that comes with Klite, I have it handle all my video files.

zsaz1029 · 10-20-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Keri

I always used Nimo Codec Pack when I ran XP. Was able to play anything I ran across. Never had any problems.

A quick search says this pack hasn't been updated since 2004 if I'm reading things right. link

Keri · 10-20-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zsaz1029

A quick search says this pack hasn't been updated since 2004 if I'm reading things right. link

There was one other update. I never noticed the date but it was not much newer. Still never had an issue with it. I last used the one you linked to.

polonyc2 · 10-20-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FightingChance

I've been using the Klite codec pack (mostly Standard, sometimes Deluxe if there's something that won't work.) However, I have not investigated other codec packs. I love the Media Player Classic that comes with Klite, I have it handle all my video files.

when I used to use codec packs, K-Lite is the one I always used...they are always updating it as well...here is the latest version

Free-Codecs.com : Download K-Lite Codec Pack 3.5.0 FULL, K-Lite Codec Pack 3.5.0 STANDARD, K-Lite Codec Pack 3.5.0 BASIC : K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and related tools

zsaz1029 · 10-20-2007, 09:15 PM

Just downloaded the standard. Will uninstall all my old codecs first. It'd be great to be happy with one pack. Thanks polonyc2!

Ford Freak · 10-20-2007, 10:47 PM

I've been using K-Lite also. It works great and I haven't ran into any files that don't work yet.

*PeterT* · 10-20-2007, 11:38 PM

Thanks everyone. I'll give K-Lite a try. I already installed Media Player Classic via "Real Alternative".

Aggemam · 10-21-2007, 06:32 AM

I'm using the VLC media player - Overview. It plays everything, except perhaps Real Media. You won't have to install any codecs at all.

This player easily provides the "best coverage and the least junk".

*PeterT* · 10-21-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Aggemam

I'm using the VLC media player - Overview. It plays everything, except perhaps Real Media. You won't have to install any codecs at all.

This player easily provides the "best coverage and the least junk".

Looks pretty neat. I'm going to give it a shot. Thanks.

Corson008 · 10-21-2007, 09:20 PM

These are also supposed to be good:

AVI Codec Pack 2.2
AVI Codec Pack - Reviews and free AVI Codec Pack downloads at Download.com

Media Player Codec Pack 1.1
Media Player Codec Pack - Reviews and free Media Player Codec Pack downloads at Download.com

The links are from cnet.com download section.

qazwsx1 · 11-05-2007, 04:20 AM

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10-20-2007, 05:55 PM	#2
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10-20-2007, 09:15 PM	#7
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10-20-2007, 10:47 PM	#8
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10-20-2007, 11:38 PM	#9
PeterT CUSL2 > GA-EP45-UD3P > ? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 3,225	Re: Best Codec Pack for XP? Thanks everyone. I'll give K-Lite a try. I already installed Media Player Classic via "Real Alternative". __________________ Proud Member: Team-CUSL2 - 'The Old School Crew' Eee PC 1000HE, Atom N280, 1x2GB Corsair DDR2 667, OCZ Vertex 30GB SSD GA-EP45-UD3P, Q9550, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, EVGA 9800GTX+ 512MB GA-EP45-DS3L, E7200, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, Asus EAH4850 TOP 512MB GA-EP45-UD3P, E6600, 4x1GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 1066, EVGA 8800GTS 512MB P5B-D, E3300, 2X1GB OCZ DDR2 800, MSI NX7300LE 128MB P4P800-D, P4 2.4C, 4x512MB Mushkin DDR 400, ATI AIW X800XT 256MB TUSL2C, P3-S 1.4, 2x256MB Corsair XMS150, ATI 9800PRO 128MB, TB Santa Cruz CUSL2, P3 1.0, 1x256MB & 2x128MB Corsair PC133, Asus V7700D 32MB, SB Live! * Please join ABXZone and participate *
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Aggemam Church of the FSM Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 749	Re: Best Codec Pack for XP? I'm using the VLC media player - Overview. It plays everything, except perhaps Real Media. You won't have to install any codecs at all. This player easily provides the "best coverage and the least junk". __________________ Last edited by Aggemam; 10-21-2007 at 06:38 AM..
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10-21-2007, 09:20 PM	#12
Corson008 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 222	Re: Best Codec Pack for XP? These are also supposed to be good: AVI Codec Pack 2.2 AVI Codec Pack - Reviews and free AVI Codec Pack downloads at Download.com Media Player Codec Pack 1.1 Media Player Codec Pack - Reviews and free Media Player Codec Pack downloads at Download.com The links are from cnet.com download section.
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