Windows Media Player Missing Codecs

[Kevin]

I tried to access something on Windows Media Player Guide, and I got an
error message saying that one or more codecs could not be found. How do I
find out what codecs are missing, and where can I find them? thanks

 

[Wesley Vogel]

How to Download Codecs Automatically in Windows Media Player for Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;291818

To see Installed Codecs...

Start | Run | Type: msinfo32 | Click OK |
[+] Components
[+] Multimedia
Audio Codecs
Video Codecs

To see Installed Codecs...

Audio Codecs
Sounds and Audio Device Properties
Start | Run | Type: mmsys.cpl | Click OK |
Hardware tab | Audio Codecs | Properties button |
Properties tab | Highlight codec | Properties button

Video Codecs
Sounds and Audio Device Properties
Start | Run | Type: mmsys.cpl | Click OK |
Hardware tab | Video Codecs | Properties button |
Properties tab | Highlight codec | Properties button

SHERLOCK - The Codec Detective!
Created By Marc Liron - Microsoft MVP - Digital Media
http://sherlock.corecodec.org/

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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