MP4-compatible Media Player install
On your Windows machine is normally automatically installed the "Windows Media Player". The can play not MP4 files. You should therefore rely on an Alternative:
- VLC Player (32-Bit and 64-Bit): VLC Media Player can support many video files. He is also open-source and works on both Windows, Linux and OS X.
- Quicktime: Apple's Media Player is on all Macs already installed. You can install the Player but also on your Windows PC. In addition to many other formats the Player is capable of playing even MP4.
- SMPlayer is another open source Player for Linux and Windows. With SMPlayer you also can play MP4 Videos.
With the Windows Media Player MP4 play
You do not want to resort to an Alternative, you can make the pre-installed Windows Media Player MP4-compatible:
- Can you find out whether you have a 32 - or 64-Bit System, installed have.
- Download the for your System Codec Pack download: 32-Bit or 64-Bit.
- Run the downloaded installation program and follow the instructions. You will be asked which Codecs you want to install, you can put all calmed hooks. The hook for MP4 is of course particularly important.
- After completing the Installation of the Codecs you can play with Windows Media Player, MP4 video files. If it does not work immediately, restart your PC.
Read also, how to use the VLC Buffer settingpossible, but to prevent it.
