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Cannot play ANY video files
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Posted by: RMG

I recently had to change my motherboard and processor, at the same time I upgraded my graphics card and hard drive. I reloaded all the programs and drivers, but now I cannot play any type of video file. When I try, using either WMP11 or Quicktime, my machine just hangs. I have downloaded the most up to date drivers for both media players and for my graphics card, but nothing works.

Posted by: BoysNightOut

WMP11 sucks complete butthole. Quicktime also I do not advise using, except for website material that requires it alongside flashplayer type stuff.

Use VideoLAN (VLC_ media player. It plays almost anything, doesn't need codec updates or driver installs even. It's small, light and just works every time for me. I used to only use Media Player or DivX player and have all of these groups of codecs installed etc. and it became a hassle when certain things worked like audio and no video or vice versa.

VLC has worked for me everytime and I heavily advise its use. Most people on here will probably say the same.

Posted by: t3ch_threads

VLC is the shiz :D

Posted by: Mantis-X

Yea I love VLC... Just wish it was easier to scroll through parts in a movie... ;)

Posted by: EricB

reload your drivers

Posted by: RMG

I have reloaded both my motherboard and graphics card drivers, and downloaded VideoLan, but it hasn't made any difference.