Rather than waiting until the last minute, install the K-Lite Mega Codec Pack which includes a wide range of popular codecs or a number of different video formats.Īs well as well known formats such as XviD, MPEG2 and DivX, the pack also includes audio codecs and a selection of alternative media players.
If you frequently watch different types of video you will generally have to have numerous different programs installed, each catering for different types of video - this can be an annoyance when you encounter a video for which you do not already have the required program or codec.
When online you will encounter video which have been encoded using a variety of codecs.
