Using only WMP x64?

John Henry · 14 Jun 2009

Hello, i installed Shark007 x64 codec pack and since the mkv and vob can only be played in 64 bit WMP, i chose as default media player x64 through the options. But the strange problem is that if i double click on file (vob or mkv) it opens WMP with the error messagge saying that the format is not supported, and asking me if i want to play it the same, then it does not play. If i open my videos using Open With.. and chose WMP from the list, i have no errors. But do i always have to use Open With...?

Vipermk2 · 14 Jun 2009

have you installed both codec packs

Windows 7 Codecs
x64 Components addon

John Henry · 14 Jun 2009

Vipermk2 said:

have you installed both codec packs

Windows 7 Codecs
x64 Components addon

no need to install both, first is for 7 x86, second is for 7 x64.

Ain't it?

Vipermk2 · 14 Jun 2009

The first is the codecs needed, and the x64 addon should be added to make it fully functional

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
These releases are designed to compliment the 32bit release packages.
The x64 Components addon requires the 32bit release to be installed as a prerequisite.
Please ensure that you also have the 32bit release installed for full functionality.

Works on mine :)

John Henry · 14 Jun 2009

Vipermk2 said:

The first is the codecs needed, and the x64 addon should be added to make it fully functional

Works on mine :)

damn that! didn't read the notice!!

BTW, how do i know that it's actually a x64 version that is running right now while i'm watchin a video?

Vipermk2 · 14 Jun 2009

when you set up your x64 codecs from the start menu you are able to choose which version to use.

John Henry · 14 Jun 2009

yes i know that, but how do i really know that it was set up correctly? maybe it didn't work and i still use a 32 bit version. is there a way to know it like in the about dialog or sort of?

Btw how do you manage an AVI with double audio? In vlc i can chose the track, in WMP?

Vipermk2 · 14 Jun 2009

Use task manager, if the file path is to program files then it's x64 if it's to program files (x86) then its 32bit

John Henry · 14 Jun 2009

ok ty for helping. now i only need to resolve the double language.

Shark007 · 14 Jun 2009

1st of all I want to thank Vipermk2 for helping you along this far. :)

For the multiple audio tracks in an AVI . . .

Currently, because of locked down codecs in Windows 7, and the fact that I'm not into hacking a BETA Operating System, you'll need to use an alternate player other than the players supplied by Microsoft. Also, depending on the platform of the player you choose to use, 32bit or 64bit, you will have to set Gabest as the splitter using the appropriate Settings Application.

If choosing one of the experimental MPC Homecinema players (there are 32bit and 64bit versions) you will need to manually turn off all of its internal codecs. To do this, navigate the players menu's, View / Options / Internal Filters, and remove all of the CHECKS except AVI in the upper left.

If you prefer the tried, and tested Media Player Classic, available from my Tools page you will only need to install it.

Lastly, to select the audio track of choice, with the video loaded, pause it, navigate the menu's, play / audio, and you will see the available tracks to choose from.

One other thing that may interest you, open the 32bit Settings Application, go to the Help TAB, set Windows Media Player file associations from there. This setting is global and affects both 32bit and 64bit players. If the 64bit player is selected before using this function, all new filetypes enabled by my releases are set to the 64bit player