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How to Add AVI Codec to Windows Media Player in Windows 10
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you are looking to add an AVI codec to yourWindows Media Playerin Windows 8.1 orWindows 10, then this is the place to be. In this guide, we’ll show youhow to play AVI onWindows Media Player. Follow the instructions below, and you’ll learn how to run the AVI codec on your Windows 8.1 orWindows 10operating system, as well as any othercodecsyourWindows Media Playermight not support.Unfortunately, Microsoft has not provided support yet in theWindows Media Playerapplication for the AVI codec you get when you install the operating system. Also, the AVIfile formatis created with the help of the video encoding process DivX. By applying some tweaks inWindows Media Playerwe will get this done and get your AVI formats playing in the application.
When theWindows Media Playerfails to play AVI, you may get one of the followingerror messages:
Steps to add AVI codec to Windows Media Player
Speaking ofWindows Media Playercodecs, the K-Lite Codec Pack is one of the most comprehensivecodecpacks that you can download on your computer. So, if you already downloaded some codec packs, yet the WMP still won’t play AVI files, try adding K-Lite to Windows.
Go toCodecGuideand get the K-Lite package as a standard download. Complete the install process and check if this solved your problem.
If theWindows Media Playerstill won’t play AVI files, this means that there’s a severe technical issue affecting it. We also compiled a detailed troubleshooting guide onwhat to do if the Windows 10 Media Player won’t play AVI files.
This is all you need to do in order to play your AVIfile formaton the Windows 8.1 orWindows 10Media Player. Also, you can use the comments section below if you have any other questions regarding this post.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
