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How do I play MKV files?

Anonymous
2011-06-23T21:12:23+00:00

Greetings,

I can't find a Windows Media Player forum, so I thought I'd try here.

Windows Media Player 12.0.7601.17514 doesn't play MKV files. I found a codec at DivX, but I have a 64-bit version of Windows. Do I have to download a 64-bit codec?

Thanks,

Shane.

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-06-30T05:44:17+00:00

    I installed the DivX codec pack. Windows Media Player now shows the video, but no sound.

    When I try playing an MKV in DivX Plus Player, I get an error message:

    "You may need an additional audio decoder to play the soundtrack of this file.

    This file contains a track in the Dolby AC3 Audio (code "8192") format. You may need to install a DirectShow decoder for this audio format in order to hear the soundtrack of this file."

    I downloaded a filter from www.divXmovies.com/faq, and it seems to work now.

    Thanks,

    Shane.

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-06-24T01:54:11+00:00

    Download and install the codec.  It won't hurt.

    Neither would getting some of the codec packs out there.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-06-24T00:56:55+00:00

    I'm hoping to avoid downloading another player.

    The Windows Media Player FAQ says that I have to instal 64-bit codecs onto a 64-bit machine. I just can't seem to find any.

    Shane.

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-06-23T21:38:21+00:00

    Not really.

    Get VLC Player.

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