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My first tests after installing the optional MPEG-2 codecs pack.... a DVD inserted into the drive plays fine in WMP, but an SVCD doesn't, resulting in an error message about the file type or lack of codec. I filed a report on it. -- PapaJohn
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Have you tried search for the right codec though? I mean, DVD's are the most popular source of video I suppose at the moment, SVCD's aren't hugely in demand are they. Bug it anyway, and maybe they'll put it in in the next CTP.
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My first tests after installing the optional MPEG-2 codecs pack.... a DVD inserted into the drive plays fine in WMP, but an SVCD doesn't, resulting in an error message about the file type or lack of codec. I filed a report on it. -- PapaJohn
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for a while I'm checking things with just the installed software and what is available via Microsoft updates... there's only one MPEG-2 package from Microsoft... no readme info about what MPEG-2 types are covered.
DVD's are the option for many, but for those without a DVD burner, SVCDs are the best option.
My guess is the MPEG-2 codec pack is limited to DVDs. -- PapaJohn
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"Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor)" wrote in message

Have you tried search for the right codec though? I mean, DVD's are the most popular source of video I suppose at the moment, SVCD's aren't hugely in demand are they. Bug it anyway, and maybe they'll put it in in the next CTP.
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--- Original message follows --- "PapaJohn (MVP)" wrote in message My first tests after installing the optional MPEG-2 codecs pack.... a DVD inserted into the drive plays fine in WMP, but an SVCD doesn't, resulting in an error message about the file type or lack of codec. I filed a report on it. -- PapaJohn
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Papa,
Thanks for clarifying. I had seen somebody else this didn't work, but they hadn't provided what the error was.
If you could provide two more data points, that would be great: * If you click More Help/Web Help on that dialog, what codec does the help page say you need? If the help page doesn't have an exact answer, knowing the URL of the web page you're taken to should provide that information. For codec help pages that don't have friendly names, I can work with John to fix those up. * What specific SVCD are you seeing this error against? That would help make sure our test team can repro this.
Thank you very much for the information here, -Zach -- Windows Media Development Team (speaking for myself only) See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. --
"PapaJohn (MVP)" wrote in message

My first tests after installing the optional MPEG-2 codecs pack.... a DVD inserted into the drive plays fine in WMP, but an SVCD doesn't, resulting in an error message about the file type or lack of codec. I filed a report on it. -- PapaJohn
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I made the SVCD a couple years ago using ULead's DVD Factory... it plays fine on my other computers.
The help info was good, when I tried to use the DVD app... told me I needed MPEG-2 codecs and went down the path to get the new MPEG-2 codec package as an update of Visa... the download/install was all automatic and went well.
The message when I try to play the MPG file from the SVCD is generic... WMP cannot play the file... the player might not support the file type or might not support the codec that was used to compress the file... Web Help doesn't go to any specific place.
copying the MPG file from the disc and then trying to import it into Movie Maker gets a .... .. could not be imported message.
-- PapaJohn
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"zachd [MSFT]" wrote in message

Papa,
Thanks for clarifying. I had seen somebody else this didn't work, but they hadn't provided what the error was.
If you could provide two more data points, that would be great: * If you click More Help/Web Help on that dialog, what codec does the help page say you need? If the help page doesn't have an exact answer, knowing the URL of the web page you're taken to should provide that information. For codec help pages that don't have friendly names, I can work with John to fix those up. * What specific SVCD are you seeing this error against? That would help make sure our test team can repro this.
Thank you very much for the information here, -Zach -- Windows Media Development Team (speaking for myself only) See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. --
"PapaJohn (MVP)" wrote in message My first tests after installing the optional MPEG-2 codecs pack.... a DVD inserted into the drive plays fine in WMP, but an SVCD doesn't, resulting in an error message about the file type or lack of codec. I filed a report on it. -- PapaJohn
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PapaJohn,
Where do you get the Optional MPEG-2 Codec Pack? We have not seen this as an additional download on MSDN. Thanks.
Regards,
=D-
Derek R. Flickinger Interactive Homes, Inc.
"PapaJohn (MVP)" wrote in message

My first tests after installing the optional MPEG-2 codecs pack.... a DVD inserted into the drive plays fine in WMP, but an SVCD doesn't, resulting in an error message about the file type or lack of codec. I filed a report on it. -- PapaJohn
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I stumbled into it by using Control Panel > Windows Updates > Check for updates > there were two updates available, one being the MPEG-2 Codec Pack for Windows Vista.... I got it on 2/24/06.
Now there shows none available, so maybe the codec pack would have flowed into the system automatically if I hadn't gotten it, as mine is set to auto-update daily.
There are 3 msmpeg2 codecs in a new c:\CodecPack\Basic\dll subfolder -- PapaJohn
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"Derek R. Flickinger" wrote in message

PapaJohn,
Where do you get the Optional MPEG-2 Codec Pack? We have not seen this as an additional download on MSDN. Thanks.
Regards,
=D-
Derek R. Flickinger Interactive Homes, Inc.
"PapaJohn (MVP)" wrote in message My first tests after installing the optional MPEG-2 codecs pack.... a DVD inserted into the drive plays fine in WMP, but an SVCD doesn't, resulting in an error message about the file type or lack of codec. I filed a report on it. -- PapaJohn
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That is the one we are seeing via Updates, also. Thanks.
=D-
"PapaJohn (MVP)" wrote in message

I stumbled into it by using Control Panel > Windows Updates > Check for updates > there were two updates available, one being the MPEG-2 Codec Pack for Windows Vista.... I got it on 2/24/06.
Now there shows none available, so maybe the codec pack would have flowed into the system automatically if I hadn't gotten it, as mine is set to auto-update daily.
There are 3 msmpeg2 codecs in a new c:\CodecPack\Basic\dll subfolder -- PapaJohn
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"Derek R. Flickinger" wrote in message PapaJohn,
Where do you get the Optional MPEG-2 Codec Pack? We have not seen this as an additional download on MSDN. Thanks.
Regards,
=D-
Derek R. Flickinger Interactive Homes, Inc.
"PapaJohn (MVP)" wrote in message My first tests after installing the optional MPEG-2 codecs pack.... a DVD inserted into the drive plays fine in WMP, but an SVCD doesn't, resulting in an error message about the file type or lack of codec. I filed a report on it. -- PapaJohn
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