K-Lite Codec pack - how do I ensure I get a trouble free install?

Question

I have an elderly, ex networked, office ASUS computer (a discard) used in a sales admin dept - audio was disabled and the codecs I had to download from ASUS to get audio CDs to play. It does not play video media even though WMP is installed. Couldn't fathom the ASUS website at all as far as the Video codecs were concerned: and they failed to respond to request for advice.
I was recommended to install the K-Lite Pack as this will cover practically all requirements and should reactivate WMP as well. Several codecs are listed under audio and video already (including the audio codecs I got from ASUS, but I recognise none of the others. Forums are vague about the actual process of installing a pack with respect to what steps to take when there are codecs already in place albeit not, necessarily all the ones you need. They can be installed selectively but then you have to know (up front) what codecs you MUST have and then, where to get them and then, the tiresome job of installing them individually. I am looking for that 'one shot cures all' solution and the K-Lite Pack looks the business. I did try downloading it on my main (HP) computer, but it only corrupted some of the software already in place. Happily a restore rectified this (I hope) so what indeed is the safest procedure........anybody? Thank you

Nearlyman

Answer 1

rather than go through the bother of installing and trying to keep track of an unruly codec pack.





Why not get players with the codecs you need already installed.



VLC media player : http://www.videolan.org/vlc/



Winamp : http://www.winamp.com/



or perhaps you do not need codecs have you tried reinstalling the drivers.







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Answer 2

I've been using K-Lite Codecs for over a year without issues. I find the best installation is by using the K-Lite FULL pack, upon install it will ask which codecs to install, under the drop-list select 'Lots of stuff. It's advisable to remove any previously installed codec packs before using K-Lite.

Answer 3

Hi,

K-lite is a good package you can use to solve all your problems with missing codecs. It's free. Download here http://j.mp/1uUruW0

It's a very good program and easy to use.

I hope it helps

Answer 4

You do not need to select anything, keeping the default values is sufficient for normal users.