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A media codec is a software to compress and decompress a digital media file.
The codec includes two components, an encoder and a decoder.
The encoder compresses the media file which can only be decoded by the same codec using its decoder component.
We will need the same codec which has been used to encode the file to decode and play it.
How do I check which codecs are installed in Windows?
There are a number of software which will show you the codecs installed in your system.
Checking installed codecs using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player comes pre-installed with every edition of Windows.
Its help file can be used to see the codecs which are currently installed in Windows.
Lets go through the process step by step.
Check installed codecs using InstalledCodec
InstalledCodec is a very useful portable app from Nirsoft.
Just right-tap the codec you want to disable or enable and go for the option.
Download InstalledCodec @Nirsoft
Some other apps that can be used for the same purpose includeMediaInfo,Sherlocketc.
You just have to browse through the video file for which you want to get information.
Once you browse through the file, the information about the file will automatically be displayed in VideoInspector.
The information has separate video and audio info.
Interestingly, VideoInspector can also show a list of installed codecs in your system.
All of these players come with built-in codec support.
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