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Is there a program that will erase all the codecs from my computer, think i have a problem with them as video files will not play. Not sure what has caused it, only thing I can think of is I installed a demo version of nero 7 and it was about this time it all stoped working.

I`ve tried un-installing that nero 7, winamp, media player and divx player, restarting, then reinstalling without the nero and can now play divx and a couple of mpg`s but not all.

Also tried installing codec packs I found from searching through old threads on here but they havn`t worked either.

I think it is either going to be a re-format unless there is something that will remove all the codecs from the computer so I can re-install them.

All the best

Gerald.

This little gizmo will sniff out broken codecs.

http://www.updatexp.com/sherlock-codec-detective.html

Assuming you`re on XP have you tried a system restore to a point before the Nero demo?

Darren

This item was edited on Tuesday, 5th December 2006, 10:08

Try VLC media player. I`ve never had to install a single codec myself - not even DVD stuff - VLC plays everything.

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I gave the program a try but it did not detect any broken codecs.

Unfortunatly I have cleared out all the system restores while trying to free up some hard disk space. Did it before I realised I had a problem.

All the best

Gerald.

Thank you XFG, you have saved the day again :D

Winamp still does not work nor does media player so think a re-format will be needed but the player you recommended works perfectly, assume it must use its own codecs instead of the shared ones.

All the best

Gerald.

Yip, big thumbs up for VLC media player, it`s s*** hot :)

Gordy