Which software video player do you use? I use the popular VLC media player and Media Player Classic. You?

VLC is cool but i preffer Windows Media Player 11,
I love the design.

Yeah the design of the media palyer is very cool and it give you more service especially if you are connected to the net but the picture quality of the media player classic is the best

The reason why I like VLC player is just that it doesnt consume too much computer memory while running and it also plays some files rejected by windows media player

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The reason why I like VLC player is just that it doesnt consume too much computer memory while running and it also plays some files rejected by windows media player

thats why VLC is better than windows media 11, low memory consumption and faster time to come up. but I still have issues running it on vista.

I use RealPlayer version11. you can download videos from any site with it.

i also have 'essential codecs pack' that has an flv codec inclusive.

k_lite codec pack contains just about everything

Have you tried Total Video Player a tiny apps that could play almost any video without requesting you to download any video codecs.

Combination of VLC player and Media Player Classic is the best bet. VLC plays some weird formats that classic can't like .mkv and the quality is slightly better than classic media player. But the overall best from the tests i've performed is Media Player Classic, it consumes less memory you can confirm by checking your taskbar, its seeks better, it hardly crashes, it has a better playlist feature compare to VLC and some other cool stuff.

Have you tried Total Video Player a tiny apps that could play almost any video without requesting you to download any video codecs.

In my opinion, Total Video Player is a complete mess.

i use media player classic and its been da bomb.

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VLC is superior to all others, runs very light,  and is multi-platform. Media Player Classic is not to bad either, and actually does a better job for seeking *.wmv files, but it has not recieved any updates in ages, while VLC is continuosly improving. The problem with MPC is that you have to download codecs, and it uses much more system resources.  One thing for certain is I don't use any Windows Media Player Trash on my computer.

i use nero ultimate 8. not sure, but it plays all i ever need, mp4s down to anything and i can convert for mobile devics easily

@Poster

I have used so many but found not to be as good as Gom Player. It's light, it plays virtually anything and has so many functions. conserves memory and allows you to take snap shots from video with a button. In fact, it's the best i've come across - check out www.gomplayer.com and download a copy. ITS FREE

conserves memory and allows you to take snap shots from video with a button

If you use VLC, you can also take snapshots by navigating to video>snapshot. I think there's a bug with the snapshot function for media classic player File>Save image, it doesn't work for me.

I use realplayer 11 beta, its jst 2 good ,,,,,u can use it 2 download videos 4rm youtube also.

I don't know why anyone would be reccomending Real or Windows media player. The OP asked for software, not bloatware.

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I don't know why anyone would be reccomending Real or Windows media player. The OP asked for software, not bloatware.

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I think Cyberlink PowerDVD is awesome. I recommend it to everyone.

I use either VLC or WM11. With K-lite codec pack I have no problem opening any file using WM11.

Do you think the average computer user in Nigeria has access to VLC Player and the like?

Quicktime player but i prefer Windows Media Player.

I think Cyberlink PowerDVD is awesome. I recommend it to everyone

i think we should only be talking about freeware apps instead of softwares that you have to pay hundreds of dollars for and can't still even perform half of what the free apps can do.

Do you think the average computer user in Nigeria has access to VLC Player and the like?

Why not, its just 9 mb in size.

I use K-Lite Codec Pack. It is updated regularly (almost monthly), the current version is K-Lite Codec Pack 3.5.7 (Full). It can play every audio or video i've come across. You can get this and all codecs from http://www.free-codecs.com/.

I guess i still prefer VLC media player cause it doesn't use as much memory as media player classic and it plays more formats.

Why don't you stick to the software that came with your system

Which one?

Stick with the following software: Windows Media player and other OEM media player that come with computer system you purchase either on CD installation or pre-installed software on computer.

It is found on your Windows XP/Vista under "Start" button, click "All Program", select "Accessories", then select "Entertainment", you will see which player already installed there----FREE.

Those are not come with CD installation/pre-installed, you need to get free most recent version downloaded player such as:

Flash player
Shockwave player
QuickTime player
Media Classic player
K-Lite Codec Pack

For example if you buy Adobe Flash professional, it will automatically install include Flash player and QuickTime player inside the application CD installation you do not need download from the internet. It does upgrade player newer version as it detect immediately after the completion of application CD installation.(of course it prompts an upgrade alert window dialog pop-up, request for your permission to accept or reject it).

I use all downloaded players for my web development purpose to test them ensuring it function properly before upload finalized file to the web site.

VLC media player is the BEST, it's play any shit provided its is "V"

hey guys please help me out i just got a new laptop and it came with windows vista(business) and windows media player11
unfortunately each time i try to play DVDs using it an error message appears saying "Windows Media Player cannot play DVD video. You might need to adjust your Windows display settings. Open display settings in Control Panel, and then try lowering your screen resolution and color quality settings."

i ave tried adjusting screen resolution and color settings to no avail it still doesnt play, Please can anybody help me out.

Download Free VLC media player on your laptop!

Windows Media 11 is the worst ever. Very unstable and renders files unusable. I use Intervideo DVD, Neromedia player/Showtime or Winamp.