Replacing all components apart from HDDs


  1. xreyuk
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    Replacing all components apart from HDDs


    Hey guys

    I've found this guide Windows 7 Installation - Transfer to a New Computer for changing all my components except HDD.

    My question is, I currently use my install as an HTPC. If I use the sysprep method, will the codecs (ffdshow etc) work correctly afterwards, or will I have to go through installing them all again?

    I understand graphics drivers will need re-installing.

    Thanks.
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  3. Maguscreed
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    every codec you should ever need.
    CCCP - Combined Community Codec Pack

    or the player that doesn't even neeed them to work.
    VideoLAN - Download official VLC media player for Windows

    I would reinstall them either way. The active x controls can get a little weird when you mess with ...well just about anything. I know people have things against codec packs but I've personally been using cccp for years without complaint.
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  4. xreyuk
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    Yeah, well I definitely need the codecs packs. I use Sharks007 at the moment. I don't want to use VLC as I'm using Windows Media Center

    Does the CCCP make Windows Media Center play MKVs etc?
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  6. Maguscreed
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    yes.
    There is also the approach of just grabbing the specific codecs you know you need.
    This site is a good resource for that:
    Codecs.com :: Download latest audio codecs, video codecs, codec packs and tools, FREE!

    note: their download rates kind of suck because it's a free service but everything works.
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