Codec Pack, and Installing

[shadomic hedgehog]

Ok, I seem to be unable to open any files at all in TMPGENC express. And I think its because of my codecs. Can someone please suggest a codec pack for me to install which should get tmpgenc working again? I reformatted a while ago, and I had it working but now I thin i need to reinstall codecs and what not

[redwudz]

Generally, installing whole codec packs is a bad idea. They sometimes install old codecs, corrupted codecs, codecs that interfere with each other to the point of messing up your whole system. If you do a forum search for 'codec packs' you will see many problems resulting from their installation.

The better method is to use a program like Gspot on a unknown video and it will tell you the codec needed. They you install just that one. This will avoid conflicts.

90% or more of necessary codecs needed for video are listed to the left in 'Tools'. The less codecs you install, the better. Having many installed codecs is not a good thing.

[shadomic hedgehog]

ok, so in the tools section of this site, i can get all the codecs i need? I got gspot and I know how to use it, I just thought it would be easier/better to get a good pack.

Ok, TY for the help.

[ZippyP.]

Ok, I seem to be unable to open any files at all in TMPGENC express.

You might want to read this: https://www.videohelp.com/tmpgenc#problems