New Laptop & Required Software Setup

[gonwk]

Hi folks,

I just bought a new laptop ... Fujitsu, Lifebook, A series with Intel Centrino Duo chip, 1.66GHZ, and 1GB of RAM.

I want to set this up correctly with only the necessary "Codecs" and softwares for Video Work ... you stuff that is needed to use programs like AutoGK, AutoMKV, AVI2DVD, DVD-RB, ....
AND what versions of AviSynth, Xvid codecs, Freeware version of DivX, ... and ffmpeg, ....

I understand that Too Many Codecs installed on a computer can cause a problem and conflict with each other ... AND that is what I am trying to prevent.

Any input or listing would be appreciated as usual.

Thanks,
G!

[soup]

This is one of the expert's list. Hopefully he will be able to tell you if it is a good list for a laptop.

http://forum.digital-digest.com/show...1&postcount=12.

[gonwk]

Hi Soup,

Thanks buddy ... always coming thru.

G!

[anonymez]

That list was a little dated (now fixed), try:

-ffdshow
-Dscaler5 (Optional)
-Haali's Media Splitter
-Real Alternative
-Quicktime Alternative
-Media Player Classic
-VLC

[gonwk]

Hi Anonymez,

Thanks for the updated list.

Since, I am a little wet behind the ears ... will ffdshow handle all my needs for XviD and sometimes DivX stuff.

I guess if I plan to install AutoGK ... it installs it's own Codecs & stuff (e.g. XviD, Aivsynth ...) ... same with AutoMKV ...

See I will be using this laptop for playing around and experimenting with different Apps and Editing stuff.

Thanks,
G!

[anonymez]

will ffdshow handle all my needs for XviD and sometimes DivX stuff

Yes, and almost everything else

[Chewy]

Yes, and almost everything else

that's the part I am looking for?

every now and then showtime has no sound on an avi, missing some codec,
seems like xvid or divx related?

[soup]

This is just a question but this wouldn't help??

[gonwk]

Hi guys,

THANKS A LOT for your replies ...

Soup, thanks for the Tweak Tool ... I never knew K-Lite pack had that ...

G!

[soup]

I have the K-Lite Mega Codec Pack but don't go getting me in to trouble with anonymez, let's just keep this between ourselves.

[gonwk]

Hey Soup,

I am still trying to locate a "Cool" avatar like yours for my sig. Where the heck can I get one!

G!

[soup]

You don't mean like this one do you?

[gonwk]

Now I am going to owe a Big One ...

But I am not going to take your Signature avatar ... you are known by this one ...

But Thanks a Bunch!

G!

[soup]

No problem, anytime.

[anonymez]

that's the part I am looking for?

every now and then showtime has no sound on an avi, missing some codec,
seems like xvid or divx related?

I don't know how Showtime works, but assuming it uses it's own filters when it can, that's to be expected. Do you see the ffdshow icon during playback?

I have the K-Lite Mega Codec Pack

I feel like closing this thread