Codecs for windows media player 11

Hi bootlady,  

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All codecs make some tradeoff between sound or video quality, file size, and compatibility with non-Microsoft playback programs and devices.

To ensure the Player can try to download codecs automatically, you must have Internet Explorer 3.02 or later installed on your computer, maintain Internet access while playing the file, and your Internet security should be set to Medium. In addition, if your computer is running Windows XP Professional, or Windows Server 2003, you must be logged on as an administrator or as a member of the Administrators group. Finally, do the following:

1.  On the Tools menu, click Options.  

2.  On the Player tab, select the Download codecs automatically check box.

You can also download the codec packages from Microsoft also. I am sure they will work

There are many third party codecs available on the internets which are compatible for media player 11. I suggest you search on the internet to download them. You can also check the link on supported codecs

Windows Media Player for Windows XP Supported Codecs:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/291948

If you still have issue I would recommend checking Windows XP specific resources. This is a Windows Vista support forum:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb <Link to KB>  

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp <Link to Windows XP home page>

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/usingwindowsxp.mspx <Link to Windows XP ‘Help and How to’>

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups.mspx <Link to Windows XP newsgroups>

Hope this helps.

Let us know if you need further assistance.   

Regards, 

Sharath
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer