problems with playing mpg

[LL]

im am having problems with playing some mpg and avi files in media player 9
, some of the files can only be played in media player classic.

What do i have to change to be able to play them in media player 9?

thanx

 

[Bob Harris]

Normal, that is unprotected, MPEGs and AVIs should play in media player.
Note that one may need ot purchase an MPEG-2 codec, but sometimes palyer
software comes with that.

But, each video format requires that you have installed a compatible
"codec".

You might start by trying a codec identifying tool such as gspot:

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/GSpot.htm

The same website has links to downloading most codecs.

Microsoft also offers some Q&A on codecs, how to identify, how to get:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/faq/codec.mspx

Finally, you might consider downloading a different player. That is, the
best solution might be a non-Microsoft solution. There are several free
players on the web, and more for sale. You might start your search here:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads32.html

I have had some luck with this player:

http://www.avsmedia.com/DVDPlayer/

 

[LL]

Thanx ill try this.

Normal, that is unprotected, MPEGs and AVIs should play in media player.
Note that one may need ot purchase an MPEG-2 codec, but sometimes palyer
software comes with that.

But, each video format requires that you have installed a compatible
"codec".

You might start by trying a codec identifying tool such as gspot:

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/GSpot.htm

The same website has links to downloading most codecs.

Microsoft also offers some Q&A on codecs, how to identify, how to get:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/faq/codec.mspx

Finally, you might consider downloading a different player. That is, the
best solution might be a non-Microsoft solution. There are several free
players on the web, and more for sale. You might start your search here:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads32.html

I have had some luck with this player:

http://www.avsmedia.com/DVDPlayer/