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  1. 9th Mar 2007 08:08 #1
    acez
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    I have a brand-new computer and I would really be happy if someone provide me the best choice of codecs for my computer, so I dont roam around internet and download other crappy codecs that screw my computer up.

    (Sorry for the little bad-language, but it is really frustrated to get the comp. screw up with junky codec)

    Thanks so much
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    i have only installed 2 , latest xvid and divx, ive never really needed anything other
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    Don't install any codec packs and don't just blindly install a bunch of codecs just incase you might need them...that is about the only safe rule. Aside from that, whenever you come across a file that doesn't play, then download and install the codec needed for that file. There is a codec list in the Tools section.
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    With most files you can determine which codec is required to play it with Gspot.
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  5. 9th Mar 2007 11:21 #5
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    NO CODEC PACKS !!! NO !!!
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  6. 9th Mar 2007 12:33 #6
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    Yes totally avoid codec packs (learnt the hard way), they may work now but will **** you over in the end.
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  7. 9th Mar 2007 12:41 #7
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    Originally Posted by Paul_G
    they may work now but will **** you over in the end.
    I tried telling that to another poster a few weeks ago and he's like "Works great for me"....

    Yeeeeep, right up until 6 months from now when you're asking why your video is upside down....
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