MKV possible yet?


  1. Posts : 17
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #1

    MKV possible yet?


    Are HD MKV files available through media center in Win7 x64?

    Last time I used it aside from TV, it wouldn't play xvid or mkv files.
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  2. Posts : 744
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #2

    Hahaiah said:
    Are HD MKV files available through media center in Win7 x64?

    Last time I used it aside from TV, it wouldn't play xvid or mkv files.
    Install the Shark007.net - Windows 7 Codecs and then install the Shark007.net - x64 Codecs and you'll be able to play anything in Media Center. Be sure to use the Filetype Association button on the Help TAB of the 32bit Settings Application after installation and that will setup everything for you.

    There is one other small trick if you want to use standalone FLAC audio files in x64 Media Center. On the Config TAB of the x64 Settings Application, select the x64 WMP as default, and then set it back to 32bit.
    Last edited by Shark007; 13 Feb 2010 at 09:00.
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  3. Posts : 17
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Great tip


    Installed and worked great on all my files. No thumbnails, but thats ok just being able to play in MC is nice.

    Thanks again!
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  4. Posts : 744
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #4

    you can have thumbnails also.

    open the x64 Settings Application and read the H264 TAB
    Last edited by Shark007; 13 Feb 2010 at 09:00.
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  5. Posts : 17
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Still no Thumbs, but I'll play around with it more later ....

    Nice being able to use the remote when hooked up to the flatscreen now ...

    Thanks
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  6. Posts : 744
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #6

    Thumbnails ...
    Make sure FFDshow is selected on the righthand side of the H264 TAB...

    Then you need to clear your thumbnail cache by utilizing the Disk Cleanup Tool - to find it, navigating the startmenu
    Accessories | System Tools | Disk Cleanup

    The tool defaults to your Windows Drive, click OK
    In the next window that appears, be sure the box next to Thumbnails is checked, press OK
    Reboot your system
    Last edited by Shark007; 13 Feb 2010 at 09:00.
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