Which codecs should I install?

[anders128]

I'm going to format my computer and reinstall Win XP so now I need to know what codecs etc. to install.

I want to be able to watch all types of videos. Also I do some basic video editing in VirtualDub and AviSynth. I also want to be able to use subtitles.

So what codecs should I download and install?

[neuron2]

Whenever you get a new video that won't play, find out what codec it needs and install it. Over time, you will have all the codecs that you need.

[LigH]

Most AVIs can be at least watched after installing

- Haali Media Splitter (MatroskaSplitter.exe + activated AVI handling)
- ffdshow

If ffdshow doesn't handle it, get the original codecs / DirectShow filters.

[CWR03]

You should be able to view practically any file you can find after installing the Gordian Knot codec pack. I just built a new media PC, and the only other thing I needed was Lame ACM.

[johnhamler1]

ac3 filter,
and divx codec
if you install wmp10-11, usually u have some codecs automatically installed.I avoid codeck pack to keep my system clear of what i do not need.