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my windows media player wont play .MKV files. How can i get it to support this file type

Anonymous
2009-12-09T07:35:20+00:00

I am using windows 7

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video

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  1. Anonymous
    2009-12-09T08:28:30+00:00

    You need to install the appropriate codec to play the Matroska (.MKV) file. This codec is not provided with Windows Media Player by default, hence why it won't play it. As a starting point, look here for further info on MKV codec. Hope this helps.

    samc1

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-03-31T07:34:38+00:00

    You can run the file in chrome or Firefox browsers no need to install any codecs

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-12-22T02:04:50+00:00

    I just solved this problem on my own PC. WIndows Media Player suddenly stopped playing MKV videos after I force-closed (crashed) my PC. I just installed the K-Lite Mega Codec Pack (FULL option. Not the MEGA option). And then restarted my PC. Problem solved! I've been using the K-Lite Codec Packs for over 10 years now. They are perfectly fine. Others codec packs I looked at wanted me to uninstall ALL software on my computer that would use codecs, before installing the codecs. Seriously! Just stick with K-Lite. The codecs you need are the LAV Filters, but just install the entire thing and don't fiddle with the installation options. It's preset options are already set up in the best way for use.

    WMP

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-10-15T17:32:04+00:00

    Use the VLC media player. It is a small player that comes with a lot of codecs.

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-05-18T17:41:24+00:00

    Hi Sam,

               Sorry to say but the link you provided didn't help me fix the problem. I could play mkv files on my win 7, but after a while don't know how I couldn't play mkv files now... Is there anyway to repair windows media player settings ? Thanks with funny quotes

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