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  1. If i try install potplayer it works but whenever i try open video files it gives the error message "the file exists but does not seem to have any video"
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    Note, it all worked good until i installed the DaVinci Resolve 17 software for video editing...

    Anyone that know what the issue is?
    Note: I can play up the video files via other media player such as Windows 10 built in photos & movies + media player

    win10 64x
    i9 9900 CPU 3.6ghz
    gtx 1070
    Last edited by Sfang; 1st May 2021 at 01:09.
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    Did you install OpenCodec with PotPlayer... Maybe your DirectShow video codecs got messed up, try re-registering them with: https://www.videohelp.com/software/Codec-Tweak-Tool
    MS players use Media Foundation filters/codecs. Also, try installing LAV Filters.
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  3. Originally Posted by Gus.Ghanem View Post
    Did you install OpenCodec with PotPlayer... Maybe your DirectShow video codecs got messed up, try re-registering them with: https://www.videohelp.com/software/Codec-Tweak-Tool
    MS players use Media Foundation filters/codecs. Also, try installing LAV Filters.
    But shouldn't the coders be okay if other media players can play up the files without problem?

    I checked the tool and it shows this:
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    So now directshow for 64x which is my setup?

    I also made a log of all my codecs:
    penyacom.org/p?q=QWZJM3M
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    Windows 10 media players use Media Foundation, third party players like Potplayer, use DirectShow (VLC and MPV use FFMPEG). Some audio/video programs can sometimes mess with system codecs/registry settings.
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  5. Originally Posted by Gus.Ghanem View Post
    Windows 10 media players use Media Foundation, third party players like Potplayer, use DirectShow (VLC and MPV use FFMPEG). Some audio/video programs can sometimes mess with system codecs/registry settings.
    So what should I do now?

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    The sherlock utlity that i found on a other site states the following:
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    add2: I tried install VLC media player and it works over there... it's only potplayer that i have problem with.
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    Use this to see if any codecs are disabled: https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/installed_codec.html it also lets you enable them... Reinstall your video card drivers. If nothing works, you might need to de a system restore.
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  7. Originally Posted by Gus.Ghanem View Post
    Use this to see if any codecs are disabled: https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/installed_codec.html it also lets you enable them... Reinstall your video card drivers. If nothing works, you might need to de a system restore.
    Thanks for the help.

    After some changes within the system i managed to get it done, this time also with installing without the "additional codecs" within the installer.
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