Another multimedia player in addition to WMP 12

[corogrez]

WMP 12 is the only player I have used, mainly for music. In general terms I am satisfied with it. However I think is a good idea to have another one as good or better. I have researched other players but the info has been rather superficial. I would appreciate from you either a recommendation for an specific player or some internet site with detailed info about players.

 

[mopar3]

VLC media player.

Have used it for a couple of years or so.
Works great, plays many videos.
And it's free.

 

[corogrez]

Thanks, mopar 3, for your recommendation. I have read only good things about VLC but all insist on its video capabilities. My question:¿Does VLC offer the same or better audio features than WMP 12? This is important because I'm more inclined to music. Of course, I could also have one player for music and other for video. Regards.

 

[Callender]

Suggest:

Separate players for video and audio. Personally I disable WMP (turn windows features on or off)

There's a list that you might find interesting in the first post of this thread:

http://www.sevenforums.com/music-pi...free-easy-use-full-featured-audio-player.html

Personal choice: I have several video and audio players available and use all of them at times.

 

[strollin]

Here's an article where the author tested various media players (unfortunately, video centric) and rated VLC as the worst of the bunch. Tested: VLC vs. Windows 10 video player. The winner may surprise you. | PCWorld I've always wondered why VLC was so popular, my assumption is because it comes with codecs for just about anything.

I personally like PotPlayer with WMP a close second. VLC is a distant third.

 

[Callender]

I've always wondered why VLC was so popular, my assumption is because it comes with codecs for just about anything.

I personally like PotPlayer with WMP a close second. VLC is a distant third.

Ditto on that. Since switching to PotPlayer with MadVR plugin I would not even consider VLC.

 

[corogrez]

Callender and strollin: Thanks for your opinions and references. I will download 2-4 players and see if meet my requirements. It is not a bad idea to have more than 2 players.

 

[winnseven7]

Thanks to this thread !!
Had VLC (since to trash) had freezing etc with vlc, googled here for help thread and installed PotPlayer 1661360 64bit and plays mp4 like a dream. Only thing I changed at default install was to uncheck install additional codec. Also didnt have to mess with any settings after install. thanks again!!!

 

[Callender]

Thanks to this thread !!
Had VLC (since to trash) had freezing etc with vlc, googled here for help thread and installed PotPlayer 1661360 64bit and plays mp4 like a dream. Only thing I changed at default install was to uncheck install additional codec. Also didnt have to mess with any settings after install. thanks again!!!

Another PotPlayer fan!

Maybe check this post for a setting file that you might like. (Copy original file so that you've got a backup)

http://www.sevenforums.com/music-pi...bails-vlc-player-post3264726.html#post3264726

 

[winnseven7]

Callender, thanks I'll check it out