How to Check Audio and Video Codecs in Vista
- 1). Click "Start." Click "All Programs." Click "Windows Media Player."
- 2). Press Alt to display the main menu after the program launches. Point to "Help." Click "About Windows Media Player."
- 3). Click "Technical Support Information." Windows Media Player will launch a new window or tab in your browser displaying information about the application.
- 4). Hold down Ctrl and F to open the search menu, or click "Edit," then "Find." Type "audio codecs" into the field. Press Enter. Close "Find."
- 5). View the list of audio codecs displayed. Scroll down to see the video codecs installed to your system.
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