yardameus 220 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I do not follow all the inner aspects of OS format compatibility, but I was just wondering if Win10 is any closer to eliminating the use of external codecs (lav etc...) I just upgraded one computer and still have LAV installed, but I was just curious if those in the know have any thoughts on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trusselo 220 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 from what i have read, it handles all major formats... my system too is an upgrade machine... for now. this will be something i will be paying attention to after a fresh install. In my system I am big on surround sound, dolby and DTS whenever possible. Hopefully it will not need anything external. Simple "plays". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deihmos 147 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) On Windows 10 what software are you using that will require lav? There is no WMC. If you install Emby Theater it will install lav. Without the codecs my hdhomerun view app does not display anything which means there is no mpeg decoder. Windows 10 does not support DTS tracks either Edited August 14, 2015 by Deihmos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardameus 220 Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Since I upgraded from Win 7 I already had LAV installed and Emby Theater. That's why I was curious as to what codecs were required. From what I had read, not many would be needed, especially for anything I use. (MKV, h264, h265, etc...) I was just wondering in case I got a new computer with a fresh Win 10 install etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparrowlogins 18 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I believe that mkv playback is supported natively in Windows 10, as was mpeg and avi before it. I am unsure about how easy it is to tweak settings or even if it's possible. http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/watching-movies-on-windows-10-just-got-a-whole-lot-easier-1271837 http://www.multipelife.com/windows-10-supported-video-audio-formats.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deihmos 147 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Mkv is native with ac3 or aac. DTS audio or any other audio format will not play. There is no mpeg decoder. I don't know about avi as that container has been dead for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xnappo 1593 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Why does it matter? All the decent players don't need Windows codecs anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardameus 220 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 That's a good point. I guess it's still a hold over mentality from Win 7. That and I usually double check my videos and subtitles in Windows Media Player to make sure things sync up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebr 14948 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Why does it matter? All the decent players don't need Windows codecs anyway. It matters to those of us who have to actually write software for video playback . Means we can support more formats without having to use those other players. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xnappo 1593 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) Using the Windows codec installs is a bad idea for any software project. That is why all the most successful players don't depend on them. Edited August 16, 2015 by xnappo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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