Windows Media Player 12

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I have discovered that wmp 12 is the best media software ever created pure and simple(with a few extensions).I have been in love with winamp but not anymore.not after installing K Lite Mega Codec Pack 7.9.0 and WMP tag plus,after that i have completely changed my mind(i have a large FLAC collection).And the audio:perfect!!.
WMP 12 and SRS HD AUDIO LAB rocks my world it is a exceptional compination.
But it is off course ONLY my oppinion. Asser.:D
 

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People still use winamp?
 

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Apperently Kind Regards Asser
 

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mobile intel (R) 4 series express chipset family
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intel r high definition audio hdmi (srs hd audio lab)
does it play MP4 videos without having to download codec
 

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Integrated HD audio + hdmi
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There is one player I know of that will play pretty much anything without codecs, it also supports a ton of streaming and network features.
VideoLAN - Download official VLC media player for Windows

I don't know why people hang on to using wmp. it's terrible. the only thing I like about it is it's library.
but for a player it's very limited and terrible.

VLC is by far the best player out there. I love how you can record parts of a dvd while it's playing.
 

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People still use winamp?

Yeah, I use it for listening to Shoutcast streams. I bookmark the URL's for easy access to a bunch of stations. It's like listening to the radio, but mostly commercial free.

But, I agree. I don't use it for watching video. There are better alternatives.
 

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I have discovered that wmp 12 is the best media software ever created pure and simple(with a few extensions).I have been in love with winamp but not anymore.not after installing K Lite Mega Codec Pack 7.9.0 and WMP tag plus,after that i have completely changed my mind(i have a large FLAC collection).And the audio:perfect!!.
WMP 12 and SRS HD AUDIO LAB rocks my world it is a exceptional compination.
But it is off course ONLY my oppinion. Asser.:D

Some people love it, some hate it. If you've ever pulled your hair out trying to get it to play a certain file, you'll know why many people hate it. When people have to resort to another player to play files, that's when they turn on WMP.
But I'm glad you enjoy it.:)
 

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WD5003AZEX
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Hello folkes

Most interesting but if WMP 12 is so great, how do I humbly get its' lordship to play .mpg files? Any insight would be appreciated.
 

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Samsung
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seagate
Hello folkes

Most interesting but if WMP 12 is so great, how do I humbly get its' lordship to play .mpg files? Any insight would be appreciated.
It should play .mpg files. If it does not, something else is wrong.
 

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Well I agree and you are right about that.

However, this is a fresh copy of Win 7 x64 with 12gig ram and the latest NVIDIA graphics card and out of the box Windows did play .mpg files after the initial load. Then I downloaded the Windows MS updates and now when you see an .mpg file it shows a thumbnail and no video is displayed when the file is played. This is all MS software and it happened right after I updated Win 7 - nothing else was loaded. So MS is killing it - preventing it from playing the video. At least that is my humble opinion based on what I have experienced.

Any thoughts, suggestions, whatever, I am more than open.

Thanks
TheAudioAnalyst
 

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Samsung
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I have several Win7 systems and they are all up-to-date - and I do not have this problem. And I also have not seen any complaints from other people.

So my thought is that one of the updates has a conflict with something that is peculiar to your system. But that will be a tough one to find.

If you have the patience, you can uninstall all the updates from when the problem started - easiest by going back to a restore point from that time. Then when they come back, install them one by one and check for the problem until you find the culprit.
 

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HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
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Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
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2x HP w2207
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5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
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with trackball - no mices
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Also make sure you set "association" to open with WMP for your music and vids...
 

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I am having problems with MPG too. Audio works, but no video with WMP12. I don't know when this started, but it used to work fine. I can play them with RealPlayer or Quicktime or WMP in XP Mode.
 

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PC into Pioneer VSX-9130TXH into Samsung LN40B750
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1920x1080 aka 1080p
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Intel X25-M SSDSA2MH160G2R5 [160GB SSD, 34nm]
Western Digital WD2001FASS [2TB HDD]
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Enermax ERV1050EWT
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Cooler Master RC-690
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air cooling (Scythe, etc.)
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Microsoft Keyboard Elite for Bluetooth
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Razer Mamba

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Insane hobo technologies. ;-)
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Windows 7 x64
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Intel i7 2600k
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Asrock z68 extreme 4 gen 3
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G.skill Ripjaw 16gigs @ 1866
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia gtx580 (evga)
Sound Card
Integrated HD audio + hdmi
Monitor(s) Displays
24" ASUS widescreen + 42" insignia
Screen Resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
Hard Drives
128 Samsung 830
256 Samsung 840
3 x 1tb storage drive (various)
1 western digital 1tb (eSATA)
1 Seagate 1tb (eSATA)
PSU
1 kilowatt SLI/Crossfire rated Silverstone modular
Case
NZXT Phantom + additional 220 fan
Cooling
Zalmann
Keyboard
Microsoft wireless 3000 (v2)
Mouse
MS - wireless 5000 (bluetrack)
Internet Speed
depends on if you ask me or my provider.
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Are you now, or have you ever used a codec pack?

cccp is fine if you're willing to use the player they install along with the pack. If you want to use Windows Media Player or Media Center you will need a pack specifically written for use by the Windows players. For full support of the Windows players, use the Win7codecs.
 

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BD re-writer //
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I did a repair install and updated everything. Problem solved. No 3rd party codecs.
 

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XERXESII
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Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
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Intel Core i7-920
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Gigabyte X58A-UD7
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Corsair CMD12GX3M6A1600C8 [12GB (6x2GB DDR3 1600 8-8-8-24)]
Graphics Card(s)
Ati Radeon 5870 (Gigabyte GV-R587D5-1GD-B)
Sound Card
Ati Radeon 5870 (Gigabyte GV-R587D5-1GD-B)
Monitor(s) Displays
PC into Pioneer VSX-9130TXH into Samsung LN40B750
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 aka 1080p
Hard Drives
Intel X25-M SSDSA2MH160G2R5 [160GB SSD, 34nm]
Western Digital WD2001FASS [2TB HDD]
PSU
Enermax ERV1050EWT
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
air cooling (Scythe, etc.)
Keyboard
Microsoft Keyboard Elite for Bluetooth
Mouse
Razer Mamba
Seems a bit extreme for the problem you were having, but glad you got it sorted.
 

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Insane hobo technologies. ;-)
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Windows 7 x64
CPU
Intel i7 2600k
Motherboard
Asrock z68 extreme 4 gen 3
Memory
G.skill Ripjaw 16gigs @ 1866
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia gtx580 (evga)
Sound Card
Integrated HD audio + hdmi
Monitor(s) Displays
24" ASUS widescreen + 42" insignia
Screen Resolution
1080p (1920x1080)
Hard Drives
128 Samsung 830
256 Samsung 840
3 x 1tb storage drive (various)
1 western digital 1tb (eSATA)
1 Seagate 1tb (eSATA)
PSU
1 kilowatt SLI/Crossfire rated Silverstone modular
Case
NZXT Phantom + additional 220 fan
Cooling
Zalmann
Keyboard
Microsoft wireless 3000 (v2)
Mouse
MS - wireless 5000 (bluetrack)
Internet Speed
depends on if you ask me or my provider.
Other Info
The above information is provided as is, and the author assumes no responsibility for issues it may cause with your sanity or fanboyism.
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