Windows 7 Problem with default H.264 Codec in Media Player/Media Center

[thestonefox]

There is a problem with the new default H264 codec in Windows 7

I have around 380 DVDs ripped to H264 by using Xillisoft DVD Ripper (apple tv h264 profile) bit rate max 800, frame rate 25

Now in Vista media center all of these movies played just fine (using the Community Codec Pack)

Windows 7 default codec pack and only about 10 of the ripped films actually work, the rest of them are just a black screen, some play with sound, some dont play at all.

This is when I try and play them in Win7 Media Player or Media Center.

Now if I use Quicktime or another media player (VLC for instance) using the CCCP codec pack, they work perfectly fine in windows 7 (but still dont work in Win 7 Media Player or Media Center).

Some something is seriously screwed in the Microsoft codecs

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are encountering compatibility issues with the default H.264 codec in Windows 7, specifically when trying to play ripped DVDs in H.264 format using Xillisoft DVD Ripper. The behavior you described points to a potential problem with the Microsoft codecs in Windows 7.

Here are a few steps you can take to address this issue:

### 1. Update Codecs:
- Windows 7 includes a variety of codecs for video and audio playback. Sometimes, updating these codecs can resolve playback issues. You can try updating the codec pack or installing a third-party codec pack like the K-Lite Codec Pack.

### 2. Use Different Media Players:
- As you mentioned, playing the videos in Quicktime or VLC with the CCCP codec pack works fine. You can continue using these media players for playback if they provide better compatibility with your ripped DVDs.

### 3. Troubleshooting Media Player Issues:
- If you prefer using Windows Media Player or Media Center, you can try troubleshooting these applications. Sometimes, issues can be related to settings or configurations within the media player itself.

### 4. Use External Codecs:
- Consider using external codecs for playback in Windows Media Player or Media Center. You can install additional codec packs that provide broader support for various video formats.

### 5. Convert the Files:
- As a last resort, you could consider converting the problematic H.264 files to another format that is more compatible with Windows 7's default codecs.

By taking these steps, you may be able to resolve the playback issues you are experiencing with your ripped DVDs in H.264 format on Windows 7. Let me know if you need further assistance with any of these steps!