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Yo! I'm tired of not getting to watch certain episodes just b/c they have the mkv extension instead of avi. Can anyone tell me how to play mkv files (or else point me in the right direction)? I use Windows XP and Windows Media Player. I'm EXTREMELY computer illiterate. I've tried to find tutorials on the web, but they're just beyond me. Any help would be appreciated. :rolleyes: And remember to use small words and annunciate very carefully. Pictures would be a plus.
to bring it into one link: http://www.afterdawn.com/faq/general..._mkv_files.cfm
LOL That's the exact same site I found! My eyes glazed over as I read it, but I'll do my best. I guess I just d/l every link listed? I'll do that, then we'll see what happens. Thanks :)
I use myself Combined Community Codec Pack, a very streamlined codec pack based on FFDShow. It has only the necessary filters/splitters besides this and one or two other codecs to play various stuff (this includes .mkv). If you are looking for easy solution, I'd recommend trying CCCP. Link is in my sig. Do read the instructions in FAQ/Wiki regarding removing priro codecs/packs before installing if interested.
Just get the VLC media player. This should work just fine and it's free. I use it to play all of my mkv files. Plus it's also nice because you can play avi files and take screenshots too.
http://www.download.com/VLC-Media-Pl...-10267151.html
p.s. love the Howl icon.. he's so bishie ^^
Soubi is perfectly right!
you can get VLC Media Player and you will see mkv extensions very well and even other files that give you trouble and it's not very large either.
GOOD LUCK
I have BsPlayer and to watch some video I have to dl codec (I dislike dl codec). So is VLC better than BsPlayer, please ?
Ahh, thanks, guys!!! And thanks for the link, Soubi! I'll d/l VLC as soon as I have a spare moment :D Yeah, Howl is pretty bishilicious, isn't he?! *slurp*
I've had some trouble with files avi. (bad coordination between sound and image, errors etc)format and somebody recommended VLC. ever since, I've used only VLC, except for rmvb files (those work with realplayer) and I'm more than satisfied. Try it because it can't hurt but you'll love it; and it's not that largeQuote:
Originally Posted by ¤ Jus de Pomme ¤
you can get the link from Soubi
If you have problems, look for it on google or on yahoo.
as for bsplayer, if you have the right codecs, it's OK but VLC isn't as demanding
;-)
There are 3 top free video players:
#1 Combined Community Codec Pack (cccp): many anime fansubs recommend this one.
#2 K Lite Codec Pack: the one i'm using myself and i've never had problem playing any video format
ps: you'll find many download links in the page but i recommend K-Lite Codec Pack 2.77 FULL
#3 VLC player: this one is good too.
well, there is some people have some problems with it...but STILL, others don't have any problems at all
Soubi's post have the link.
The choice is all yours! ^^
SO does that mean to play mkv file I need to download Matroska Splitter?
Thanks Alek_31 I'll try it ^__^
Silvis : With Bsplayer, I had to dl the codec (Matroska splitter) in order to watch a .mkv file, http://www.cccp-project.net/
EDIT : It seems I have no chance with players other than BsPlayer. I tried to play mkv and avi file but it was always jerking :(
SO I have to download CCCP then to read mkv file?
The FAQ for it is a bit confusing @_@
Hmm... But VLC doesn't work with every .mkv file. I tried one just yesterday and the subs didn't show up. So I switched to CCCP, which works perfectly (though the user interface sucks).
-akari
hmm.. I'm not sure if yours was the case I'm about too mention but another thing about VLC that I LOVE is that you can turn subs on and off (dependent on the file) and also switch audio tracks (dependent on the file).Quote:
Originally Posted by akari_hayashi
It plays just about any file (except rmvb), and avi files with problems I can always play on VLC. Another plus is that you don't need to dnld any codecs. Or, I least I haven't.
Nice and simple is the way I like it, but it's all personal preference. ^^
So far VLC plays the avi files I already have perfectly. Will next d/l some mkv files to see how that works :)
Even though many ppl recomend VLC, I just couldn't make it work with mkv files, it just won't open(not the sub won't show but can't even open)~ K Lite Codec pack works instead but it's kind of laggy at the end of the video somehow, either it is my pc or it's just not suitable~
i maintain that the official MKV splitter (Haali) is very sub-par compared to Lazy Man's MKV, but it does have nice tools, so if you don't get with VLC then get Lazy Man MKV.
Anyways, if yo uplan on doing anythign beyond watchign you do want to dl the codecs (K-lite or Cole2K packs are both good)
mkv files are working perfectly!! I'm going to consider this one SOLVED. :D Thanks, guys.
EDIT: Spoke too soon. VLC is a mess. It locks up, and randomly causes my computer to restart. This is almost not worth the hassle! Grrrr.
Awww... ArtemisMS... *huggles* Maybe you can try CCCP if VLC continues being an ass. It's fast to install and no problems for me so far.
soubi> Yeah, I know about the turning the subtitles on and off function. But the thing is, the .mkv file that I was watching is just not suitable for VLC. Even the fansub group said that in their FAQ. ^^;
-akari
Okay, d/ling it now. We'll see if it works better...
EDIT: Doesn't work. Every time I try to play a file, Windows Media Player classic has to close. (error)
Maybe it is just a bad file???
UPDATE: CCCP pack works for me :) I didn't understand how I was supposed to use it... figured out that all I have to do is d/l the thing, then start up regular old Windows Media Player, and it works!