Solved How can I play .mkv files in WMP 12?

[CyberCriminal]

I want to run .mkv files in my WMP 12... is there any way to play mkv files without installing codec softwares?

 

[jumanji]

1. Install the latest stable version of ffdshow tryout. ffdshow tryouts | Download (Turn on subtitles in the video decoder setup and set preferred language to english in the vobsub section)

2. Install Haali Matroska Splitter. http://haali.su/mkv/ ( In the Settings>Options>Languages fill up the priority in the Value field. Look into the baloon tips for guidance.)

Open an mkv file in Windows Media Player ( File>Open). WMP may not see the mkv file. Choose any file *.* setting on the left to show the mkv file.

When the dialog box pops up "Do you want the player to try to play this content", check " Don't ask me again for this extension" and then select "yes"

You have now associated the mkv files with WMP.

Enjoy.

 

[CyberCriminal]

I've installed VLC to play video files.

 

[jumanji]

You may also try Media Player Classic Home Cinema. It can play mkvs. One more advantage with MPC-Home Cinema. It can play Bluray movies too.