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grok

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3. vlc is the best last resort when playing media files..

Reply to Why Syzygy (Original post)

Tue Aug 28, 2012, 07:21 PM

Aug 2012

its very simple and does not rely on the codecs installed on your computer. all self contained.
its definitely good to have as a backup.
When installing, unclick the associate files option so you regular program will still try to play them when double clicking.

http://www.videolan.org/index.html

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WinAmp and .flv files.. [View all] Why Syzygy Aug 2012 OP

Try a free flv player Lionessa Aug 2012 #1

thanks.. Why Syzygy Aug 2012 #2

vlc is the best last resort when playing media files.. grok Aug 2012 #3

thank you Why Syzygy Aug 2012 #4

I use VLC for my mma needs. BadgerKid Aug 2012 #5