Best codec pack for windows 8 on ms surface pro?

[freebird_9924]

I've just got microsoft surface pro tablet - using windows 8 first time..

1. which is best codec pack for windows 8?
shark, windows8codecs.org , windows8codecs.com , klite codec pack - which in klite - mega/full?

2. which is best media player for microsoft surface pro?
gom player isnt working properly..it's not fitting properly to screen..on keeping full screen stretched, even we cant see video bar..

 

[kenkickr]

I've always recommended CCCP for a codec package and have you tried vlan player?

 

[ZetZet]

I use klite or cccp with wmpc.

 

[freebird_9924]

I use klite or cccp with wmpc.

thx but can u tell any one among these?

 

[NdMk2o1o]

I've always recommended CCCP for a codec package and have you tried vlan player?

+1 for VLC plays most content without the need for codecs, be careful with some so-called codec packs as they can mess your system up, the ones listed are fine if VLC doesn't suit your needs. Not too sure how klite is these days, is it even still updated? as it's years old.

 

[Frick]

VLC is great, but not if you have a large music collection or want a sort of playlist. I love the program, but the interface is horrible.

I too would recommend CCCP and the media player of your choice. WMP works good imo.

 

[Kenshai]

I actually skipped codec packs on my latest windows installation and installed XBMC it plays everything I've thrown at it sans codec packs of any kind. Something to look into if you want an all in one. Seems they've added swipe controls for Windows based tablets into the nightlies. Worth giving a shot if you're having issues

 

[Aquinus]

Media player classic has always worked well for me.

 

[erocker]

With VLC, there is no need for codec packs.

 

[remixedcat]

Klite messes up bad. I would avoid it. I've had nothing but issues with it.

Videos looked terrible, I had syncing issues, and lots of other stuff.

I would just use VLC and have no codecs. That's how I do it.

I just have VLC for videos and J-River Media Jukebox for music.

 

[Frick]

I have found that if you are very VERY low on resources (like if you're using a netbook or something) VLC sans codecs usually does better than codecs + something else.

I still don't like it though, the interface is terrible.

 

[Aquinus]

I like Media Player Classic because is supports H.264 offload to your GPU using DXVA with compatible video files. It also works without any extra codec packs most of the time.

 

[remixedcat]

MetroX VLC skin
http://maverick07x.deviantart.com/art/VLC-MetroX-345256054

My screenshot:

Other media player is J-River Media Jukebox Also with MetroX skin

http://maverick07x.deviantart.com/art/MetroX-327728200

 

[freebird_9924]

but vlc will work properly on ms surface pro? interface?

 

[Kenshai]

but vlc will work properly on ms surface pro? interface?

Give it a try and tell us easy enough to uninstall an application if you don't like it.

 

[freebird_9924]

Give it a try and tell us easy enough to uninstall an application if you don't like it.

k. tri d gom player but it didn't work well. well,i will try this too.

 

[silkstone]

another vote for cccp here.

 

[Shou Miko]

i also use CCCP on Windows 7 and tried it out on Windows 8, but atm i got no Windows 8 running so i dunno how LAV and DXVA works but it works flawless on my Windows 7 and uses my GTX670 4gb for decoding my anime and most of the time even better then CoreAVC did

 

[Aquinus]

i also use CCCP on Windows 7 and tried it out on Windows 8, but atm i got no Windows 8 running so i dunno how LAV and DXVA works but it works flawless on my Windows 7 and uses my GTX670 4gb for decoding my anime and most of the time even better then CoreAVC did

Are you sure it's actually getting decoded by the video card? Last time I installed CCCP it used DirectShow for H.264 video and offloaded it all to the CPU. Maybe it has changed but just MPC alone had all the codecs I needed before I grew up and out of anime and even now, all the video files I have can be played with MPC without a single extra codec.

You're also looking for the GPU bit stream decoder when you're looking to see if MPC-HT is using DXVA.

If it doesn't say anything on this screen after installing CCCP, it's not using your GPU. Also to my knowledge MPC-HT and Windows Media Player are the only two mature applications that will use DXVA for decoding. When I used CCCP I had to disable a number of extra codec that CCCP adds just to get GPU decoding back.

 

[remixedcat]

Give it a try and tell us easy enough to uninstall an application if you don't like it.

Codecs are harder to get rid of and often require a reformat.

 

[LagunaX]

Vlc works fine on my Acer Iconia w510 windows 8 tablet.

If u do klite, be very careful.
Do the basic pack only, And ONLY video components.
DO NOT select any audio - it will screw up the WMP audio.

Then It should work fine.

 

[Shou Miko]

Are you sure it's actually getting decoded by the video card? Last time I installed CCCP it used DirectShow for H.264 video and offloaded it all to the CPU. Maybe it has changed but just MPC alone had all the codecs I needed before I grew up and out of anime and even now, all the video files I have can be played with MPC without a single extra codec.

You're also looking for the GPU bit stream decoder when you're looking to see if MPC-HT is using DXVA.

If it doesn't say anything on this screen after installing CCCP, it's not using your GPU. Also to my knowledge MPC-HT and Windows Media Player are the only two mature applications that will use DXVA for decoding. When I used CCCP I had to disable a number of extra codec that CCCP adds just to get GPU decoding back.

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51189&stc=1&d=1369560048

u got the newest version? i use Combined-Community-Codec-Pack-2013-04-20.exe myself atm and they have "LAV" in it now.

and yes ino Combined-Community-Codec-Pack-RC-2013-05-20.exe is out, i just haven't updated yet ^^;

here is LAV Video decoder filter:

 

[Aquinus]

u got the newest version? i use Combined-Community-Codec-Pack-2013-04-20.exe myself atm and they have "LAV" in it now.

and yes ino Combined-Community-Codec-Pack-RC-2013-05-20.exe is out, i just haven't updated yet ^^;

here is LAV Video decoder filter:
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=51194&stc=1&d=1369594206

Yes, and MPC doesn't require any extra codecs that could mess with Windows Media Player. I personally haven't used LAV but I rarely will install extra codecs. They only have caused me headache in the past and when you have things like MPC and Foobar2000 there is really no reason to need to install extra codecs imho.