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How to get old codecs from Windows

Anonymous
2020-08-14T12:54:02+00:00

I've recently upgraded to Windows 10 and have transferred all my old files over. However, I have a number of music files that can no longer be played. They're under codec 161, which indicates they're under Windows Media 9, but I can't find anything that will let me continue playing these through any of the Windows systems.

Can anyone help me with this? I'm finding answers from back in the 00s, but none for current systems.

Windows for home | Other | Music, photos, and video

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-08-14T12:57:52+00:00

    Hi, Kheldarson. Thanks for reaching out! I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you, and I am here to work with you on this issue.

    Kheldarson, what is the extension of those files?

    You can try to install K-Lite Mega Codec Pack, is a very powerful pack of codec, which allows you to run lots of files:

    https://filehippo.com/download_klite_mega_codec...

    Please let me know if it works for you, ok? I hope this helps!:)

    Kind regards,

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-08-14T13:17:40+00:00

    Didn't work :/ Windows Media Player tells me it encountered a problem, and Groove says it doesn't have content usage rights (0xc00d7186)

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-08-14T13:19:17+00:00

    That pack install an app called Windows Media Player Classic. Please check if you can open your music file in ti

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-08-14T13:08:31+00:00

    Right, Kheldarson.

    Hope it works, please let me know once you try it.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-08-14T13:05:28+00:00

    They're all .wma, which is part of why the inability to play them has me really confused. I'll try the link though!

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