How to Play MKV Files on Windows Media Player

Are you frustrated because your Windows Media Player cannot play MKV format files? If yes, then this article is for you. We will provide three useful solutions to help you play MKV videos on Windows Media Player.

Firstly, let's understand what a codec is. A codec (short for compressor-decompressor) is a small plugin installed on your system to play audio or video that has been encoded or compressed. In the case of MKV format files, Windows Media Player does not support them natively, which means you need to install a codec package to play these files.

To install the codec package, follow these steps:

1. Download and run the Windows Media Player Codec Package.

2. Click on 'Recommended settings' when prompted for settings.

3. Once installed, copy and paste the link 'so' into the search bar in the plugins page of your browser.

4. Click on the link to open the codecs package.

5. Follow the instructions provided by the website to install the codec.

After installing the codec, you can play your MKV files using Windows Media Player. However, if you still encounter problems, you may need to convert your MKV file to a format supported by Windows Media Player.

There are many video converters available that support converting MKV to formats such as MP4 or AVI. One popular alternative is HandBrake, which can convert MKV files to other formats with ease.

In conclusion, playing MKV files on Windows Media Player requires installing a codec package and possibly converting the file to a supported format. By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to play your MKV files using Windows Media Player without any issues.

Additionally, if you are looking for other alternatives to play MKV files, there are many other players available such as KMPlayer, VLC Media Player, and PotPlayer, which support playing MKV format files natively.

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