This site seems to be a good resource for downloading audio codecs, video codecs and codec packs.
http://www.free-codecs.com/
It has good guides as well.
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How to play AC3 files, or AVI with AC3 audio? [ Last update: August 31, 2005 ]
In order to play AC3 (Dolby Digital) files or DTS (Digital Theatre Surround) streams included in AVI/OGM/MKV files...
How to fix Class not registered or 80040154 error [ Last update: July 25, 2005 ]
"Class not registered" is one of the most annoying and frustrating error message I ever got because none of the video files can be played...
Fixes for MPEG4 videos [ Last update: May 05, 2005 ]
Remove blocky and smearing or bleeding effects.
YDY's English documentation for Media Player Classic (MPC) v1.0.84 [ Last update: April 10, 2005 ]
English help for one of the most powerful, configurable multimedia players, Media Player Classic (MPC).
The Official DivX 5.2.1 User Guide [ Last update: March 30, 2005 ]
The Official DivX 5.2.1 User Guide is fully illustrated and in full color with step-by-step instructions and a Quick Start Guide.
Audio Codec Tags [ Last update: March 27, 2005 ]
The list of most common audio tags and their corresponding codecs.
How to Get the Codecs Downloaded Automatically to Windows Media Player [ Last update: Feb 11, 2005 ]
The default settings do not allow for the download of the codecs but fixing it is quite simple.
VBR encoded MP3 files, advantages (and disadvantages?) [ Last update: Jan 16, 2005 ]
With Variable Bit Rate MP3s, the encoder automatically detects which bit rate is most apropriate for the sound...
Checking Installed VIDEO and AUDIO Codecs In Windows XP [ Last update: Dec 11, 2004 ]
View your installed codecs in Windows XP without playing the guessing game.
What Codecs Should I Use? [ Last update: Dec 11, 2004 ]
You have downloaded a video or audio file and you are unable to open it or it does not play properly. This can be due to a simple reason: a missing codec.
How to fix "divide error in module IVIAUDIO.AX at..." [ Last update: Dec 8, 2004 ]
Exists in systems that have various Sound Blaster Live (Creative Labs) sound cards and WinDVD (InterVideo, Inc.) installed.
DVD Digital Copy Protection (Madness) [ Last update: Dec 3, 2004 ]
Or the dirty little secret of DVD; few interesting things about CSS, RCE, DVD Region Coding...
What΄s the difference between "decoding", "encoding", "recoding" and "transcoding"? [ Last update: Dec 1, 2004 ]
See the exact difference between these terms.
How to (re)install Default Codecs in Windows XP/2000 [ Last update: Aug 27, 2004 ]
Install Microsoft ADPCM Audio Codec, IMA ADPCM Audio Codec and all default codecs.
The Unofficial XviD FAQ [ Last update: Aug 26, 2004 ]
Almost all your basic and advanced questions are answered in this FAQ.
Codecs Supported by Windows Media Player for Windows XP [ Last update: Jul 24, 2004 ]
A list of codecs that are supported in Windows Media Player for Windows XP.
How to install/uninstall DLL and AX codec/filter files [ Last update: May 30, 2004 ]
Easy to install/uninstall DLL, AX files using command prompt.
Adding and Removing Default Codecs (and MCI) in Windows 9x/Me [ Last update: May 18, 2004 ]
Removing and reinstalling a codec may solve problems playing a particular file type.
Four-Character Codes(FOURCC) [ Last update: n/a ]
A set of codes that are four characters in length, introduced to clearly identify video data stream formats. They also describe the format of the data itself.
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