Download codecs for video automatically

Video and some music files need to be “converted” before they are played back, and this is what a codec does. It converts a file from a certain type into a readable format so it can be heard or watched. Some codecs are required to watch and listen to certain media, and when one is needed it is downloaded from the web. You can enable this to download automatically; to do this:

  1. Go to Start , All Programs, then Windows Media Player.
  2. Click on the Alt key to display the menu, Tools then Options.
  3. In the Player tab, ensure the “Download codecs automatically” box is checked.
  4. Apply then OK.
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