Best Video Player?

[dualbootguy1]

What's the best video player to use for Seven that supports most formats?

I have many RM videos and Real Player can play them but the thumbnails don't show like they do for WMV files.

Thanks

 

[Shark007]

What's the best video player to use for Seven that supports most formats?

I have many RM videos and Real Player can play them but the thumbnails don't show like they do for WMV files.

Thanks

If you installed the Windows 7 Codecs you could play those RM's in the Windows Players and they would also be thumbed in Windows Explorer views and within the players too. Only thing is, you would have to stop using Real Player, in fact, you'd have to uninstall it before installing the codecs.

 

[monkeys breath]

download klite codec pack. it comes with media center classic.

 

[hybridfan]

download klite codec pack. it comes with media center classic.

Actually it's called Media Player Classic, but you get the idea.

 

[whs]

I don't think there is a "Best" video player. I like VLC because it plays nearly everything and you need not download some crappy codecs.

 

[TaraSWinTeam]

Check out Windows Live Media Player, here is more information about supported files: File types supported by Windows Media Center.

Tara
Windows Outreach Team

 

[whs]

Check out Windows Live Media Player, here is more information about supported files: File types supported by Windows Media Center.

Tara
Windows Outreach Team

There is the problem. I have .flv files. What would I do with those?

 

[monkeys breath]

I don't think there is a "Best" video player. I like VLC because it plays nearly everything and you need not download some crappy codecs.

however vlc will not play everything in fullscreen.

 

[TaraSWinTeam]

It really is up to you- choose a player that better fits your needs or convert them. Unfortunately you are correct, .flv files aren't supported!

Tara
Windows Outreach Team

 

[whs]

It really is up to you- choose a player that better fits your needs or convert them. Unfortunately you are correct, .flv files aren't supported!

Tara
Windows Outreach Team

Normally I much prefer to use the Windows functions, but there are exceptions where you have to settle for something else. And I will not put codecs on any of my systems. Learn more from here.

 

[dualbootguy1]

Does the VLC player show a thumbnail of the video on the desktop for WMV and RM?

 

[topgundcp]

Windows Media Player would play all formats provided when you install the codecs, you have to configure for it to play e.g MKV, MP4, flv, Real etc..., k-lite full 5.61 or Shark codecs would do it.

 

[TimStitt]

My favorite by far is GOMPlayer from GomLab. It plays everything that I need including FLV's, it;s very user friendly and has never crashed on me in at least 5 years (and as many versions). GOMPlayer. It also automatically downloads codecs as needed. Although, I do install my own codec packs.

 

[whs]

Windows Media Player would play all formats provided when you install the codecs, you have to configure for it to play e.g MKV, MP4, flv, Real etc..., k-lite full 5.61 or Shark codecs would do it.

If you want to kill your system, you can do that. Not on any of my systems.

 

[monkeys breath]

If you want to kill your system, you can do that. Not on any of my systems.

there is nothing wrong with the codec packs. it is your choice not to use them, but since you do not use them do not make a broad statement like the one above.

 

[Shark007]

Some peoples lack of knowledge is more prevalent than others. (whs)

to quote myself...

knowledge only exists for those that actively persue it

 

[Frostmourne]

I use to say VLC, but Media Player Classic Home Cinema hands down. It has support for x64, and supports EVR as part of DXVA/Media Foundation. You can also consider ffdshow x64 beta instead.

 

[RST101]

Windows Media Player would play all formats provided when you install the codecs, you have to configure for it to play e.g MKV, MP4, flv, Real etc..., k-lite full 5.61 or Shark codecs would do it.

If you want to kill your system, you can do that. Not on any of my systems.

????

How is he going to "kill" his system by installing codecs? Having a guru badge(cough) means you are knowledgeable in all things seven and able to offer the best advise available and that my friend is on the contrary from you.


On to the op and his question my recommendation(for what its worth) would be either sharks codec pack for wmp12 or the kmplayer which is fabulous at it's job.

 

[whs]

If you want to kill your system, you can do that. Not on any of my systems.

there is nothing wrong with the codec packs. it is your choice not to use them, but since you do not use them do not make a broad statement like the one above.

It is not my habit to make statements about things I do not understand - after 50 years in computers I know that this would not be the proper way of doing things. I did provide one reference (which leads to a lot of other references) to demonstrate my position. See here: Why Codec Packs Are Bad - How-To Geek Wiki

PS: Those who read will learn.

 

[whs]

Some peoples lack of knowledge is more prevalent than others. (whs)

to quote myself...

knowledge only exists for those that actively persue it

Shark, I am sure you are trying to do a good job. But that does not change the fact that there are a lot of very bad codec packs on the market. And the layman cannot tell the good ones from the bad ones. I have seen may people getting their system into trouble because of shoddy codec packs and had to bail them out.