when i play back files ive downloaded on my media player i only get the sound but no picture im running windows xp can anybody help thanks
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Daveboy57
It seems you need to install some codec to play the video you are trying to view. Codec come in bulk packs or you can download each one for the file format you are trying to play.
Your options are
option 1 is to use media player classic. It is not as fancy but it is free and it works. it can be found in programs\ accessories folder
option 2 is to install K-Lite codec package
The K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of DirectShow filters, VFW/ACM codecs, and tools. Codecs and DirectShow filters are needed for encoding and decoding audio and video formats. The K-Lite Codec Pack is designed as a user-friendly solution for playing all your audio and movie files.
With the K-Lite Codec Pack you should be able to play all the popular audio and video formats and even several less common formats.
The K-Lite Codec Pack has a couple of major advantages compared to other codec packs:
* It is updated frequently. So it is always up-to-date with the newest and/or best components.
* All components have been carefully selected for specific purposes. It is not just a random bunch of stuff thrown together.
* It is very user-friendly and easy to use.
* The installation is fully customizable, meaning that you are able to install just those components that you really want.
* The customization abilities even go beyond the component level. Some components are able to handle multiple formats. You can specify exactly which components should handle which formats. The pack can thus be fully tweaked to your own specific needs and preferences.
* Uninstallation removes everything that was installed by the pack. Including all registry keys.
* It is extremely easy to make a fully customized unattended installation with the integrated wizard.
* It does not contain any bad, buggy or unstable codecs.
Download it here:
Code:http://rapidshare.com/files/275828644/_K-LiteCodecPack510Fullr_.rar
option 3 is install VLC Media player
VLC media player is a highly portable multimedia player supporting most audio and video formats (H.264, Ogg, DivX, MKV, TS, MPEG-2, mp3, MPEG-4, aac, ...) from files, physical media (DVDs, VCD, Audio-CD), TV capture cards and many network streaming protocols.
It can also convert media files, transcode and act as a streaming server over unicast or multicast and IPv4 or IPv6. It doesn't need any external codec, program or codec pack to work.
Download it here:
Code:http://rapidshare.com/files/332623165/vlc-1.0.3-win32.rar
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thanks superslacker for the information problem solved.Comment
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glad to help
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