How Do You Install A Codec Windows Media Player?
A codec is a computer program that compresses/decompresses digital audio/video data according to a given audio/video file or streaming file format. As Windows Media Player releases new versions and makes upgrades, it is necessary to download and install the latest codecs. This will ensure that your Windows Media Player program functions correctly and is able to play audio and video files without any problems. Go to the Microsoft website (See Resources) to upgrade to the newest version. Windows Media Player downloads and installs codecs automatically. This is recommended if your system is not running behind a firewall. Download the application. Click the “Downloads” option on the left side-menu. Select the player as well as the OS version, then choose a language. Click “Download Now” and select “Save File” to download the .EXE file. Exit out of Windows Media Player and other running programs before installing. Double-click on the .EXE file and click “Run.” Click “Validate,” then accept
