Vista Codec package troubleshooting

hi,there. I run vhp X64bit. I've downloaded and installed both 32bit and 64bit codec packages , but when I insert a dvd movie neither wmp or wmc are able to play it. What could be the problem ? is there anything else I must do after installing these packages that I don't know of ?

Hi Nick,

Welcome to the Forum.
Did you install the 32bit package first and the 64bit one in the Program Files x64 folder on C: ? Also, you should uninstall any other codecs before installing the Vista codec.

thanks for your reply, Martee. Yes, I installed the packages in that order and I am still experiencing that problem. You see, this is a new laptop I've got and I can't be sure whether it has any other codecs pre-installed so first thing I did was to download those two packs. Am I doing something and I am not aware of it ? Can you point me in a direction ? It's driving me crazy. By the way, I own a hp hdx-18 machine, if that helps.

What codec packs are you downloading? Can you post a link to them?

I recommend downloading THIS iv used it for years and never come across a video file i cant play.

here you go, |MG| Vista Codec Package 5.2.4 Final

Yeah i personally wouldnt download that. Try the link i give you above or download it from this link http://www.majorgeeks.com/K-Lite_Mega_Codec_Pack_d5230.html

When installing it choose Profile 7 : Lots of stuff That will install a huge list of codecs along with media player classic

hold on, I'm getting sound but no visual. Why is that ?