Strange Codec Problems

Sandok · Mar 18, 2007, 05:23 PM

Hello! Okay, I got a wierd problem with my codecs... Well particularly my DivX codec.

Now I have two systems, both with the same programs in general, except one has a video editing program (Sony Vegas). Now for my divX codecs, I use the k-lite basic pack. And on the PC without the Sony Vegas program, I can run videos fine via WMP11.

The other system with WMP11 can also play the vids but I always get the "seraching for codec" whenver I start the video. In addition, the Divx icon keeps on popping in and out in the taskbar and WMP11 isn't completely responsive (5-10 second delay)

I did try to install the normal DiVx files but still no go

Help anyone?

RoyBatty · Mar 18, 2007, 06:18 PM

I'd say it's because of the k-lite pack. Avoid these "codec-packs" at all costs, they only cause troubles. And if you install the original DivX over that pack it probably makes even more chaos in your system. I would remove the k-lite pack (sometimes it can be difficult to remove all the garbage these packs install) and the DivX codec and then install ffdshow. I'm using clsid's ffdshow tryouts build rev.906 - it is stable and it works flawlessly.

Necrosis · Mar 18, 2007, 07:05 PM

Definitely a big NO NO to install a codec pack plus & Divx. You may have to dump all of your codec support on the computer having the issue. Then re-install K-Lite or do what Roy says. Just remember to pay attention to what you're clicking on during the install.

Sandok · Mar 18, 2007, 09:21 PM

Hmmmm that sucks... Well if anyone can show me a link or something that shows one how to clean a PC of all codecs and such, I'd be grateful (I'll google it later anyways but if somebody has it on hand, that's always helpful)

RoyBatty · Mar 18, 2007, 10:15 PM

I found some some information about codec cleaning on Doom9's forum: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=122246
The program mentioned in that thread is here: http://paul.glagla.free.fr/filmerit_en.htm

I never used that program, but I hope it helps...
You may also try some registry cleaners like CCleaner or jv16 PowerTools.

RoyBatty · Mar 30, 2007, 10:27 AM

So Sandok, did you fix it?

Sandok · Mar 30, 2007, 05:03 PM

I tried out everything, googled for hours and I have.... given up

RoyBatty · Mar 30, 2007, 07:39 PM

Well, if you don't insist on using WMP try MPC: http://www.mytempdir.com/1242716
and ffdshow rev.906: http://downloads.sourceforge.net/ffd...7&big_mirror=0
Just make sure you uninstall as much codec-packs as possible, at least with their own uninstallers, and the official DivX too. And run some registry cleaner.
Good luck

Mar 18, 2007, 05:23 PM	#1
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	Strange Codec Problems Hello! Okay, I got a wierd problem with my codecs... Well particularly my DivX codec. Now I have two systems, both with the same programs in general, except one has a video editing program (Sony Vegas). Now for my divX codecs, I use the k-lite basic pack. And on the PC without the Sony Vegas program, I can run videos fine via WMP11. The other system with WMP11 can also play the vids but I always get the "seraching for codec" whenver I start the video. In addition, the Divx icon keeps on popping in and out in the taskbar and WMP11 isn't completely responsive (5-10 second delay) I did try to install the normal DiVx files but still no go Help anyone?

Mar 18, 2007, 07:05 PM	#3
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Definitely a big NO NO to install a codec pack plus & Divx. You may have to dump all of your codec support on the computer having the issue. Then re-install K-Lite or do what Roy says. Just remember to pay attention to what you're clicking on during the install. Last edited by Necrosis; Mar 18, 2007 at 07:35 PM.

Mar 18, 2007, 06:18 PM	#2
RoyBatty HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,941 Rep Power: 122 System Specs	I'd say it's because of the k-lite pack. Avoid these "codec-packs" at all costs, they only cause troubles. And if you install the original DivX over that pack it probably makes even more chaos in your system. I would remove the k-lite pack (sometimes it can be difficult to remove all the garbage these packs install) and the DivX codec and then install ffdshow. I'm using clsid's ffdshow tryouts build rev.906 - it is stable and it works flawlessly.

Mar 18, 2007, 09:21 PM	Thread Starter #4
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	Hmmmm that sucks... Well if anyone can show me a link or something that shows one how to clean a PC of all codecs and such, I'd be grateful (I'll google it later anyways but if somebody has it on hand, that's always helpful)

Mar 18, 2007, 10:15 PM	#5
RoyBatty HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,941 Rep Power: 122 System Specs	I found some some information about codec cleaning on Doom9's forum: http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=122246 The program mentioned in that thread is here: http://paul.glagla.free.fr/filmerit_en.htm I never used that program, but I hope it helps... You may also try some registry cleaners like CCleaner or jv16 PowerTools.

Mar 30, 2007, 10:27 AM	#6
RoyBatty HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,941 Rep Power: 122 System Specs	So Sandok, did you fix it?

Mar 30, 2007, 05:03 PM	Thread Starter #7
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	I tried out everything, googled for hours and I have.... given up

Mar 30, 2007, 07:39 PM	#8
RoyBatty HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,941 Rep Power: 122 System Specs	Well, if you don't insist on using WMP try MPC: http://www.mytempdir.com/1242716 and ffdshow rev.906: http://downloads.sourceforge.net/ffd...7&big_mirror=0 Just make sure you uninstall as much codec-packs as possible, at least with their own uninstallers, and the official DivX too. And run some registry cleaner. Good luck