Playing movies on computers is being done more and more every day. However, you may encounter compatibility problems with the video file and your media player software. For the DivX® video format (a common format for movies) you need to have installed the audio and video codecs, which offer a high reproduction quality. In this article you will learn how to install a free media player that was developed by DivX® codec creators so there is seamless compatibility with these kinds of movies. It contains updated codecs, so you can be sure it will play any DivX® video.
Instructions for downloading and installation:
- Open your Internet browser and go to the DivX Plus® Player download page.
- Click on the “Free Download” button.
- Save the installation file to your hard drive.
- Locate the downloaded file and run the installer (double-click the file). If your operating system asks you for confirmation click the “Run” button.
- Select your language and click on the “Next” button.
- Read the “License terms” and select “I accept the terms in the license agreement” radio button. Click on the “Agree” button.
- In the left part of the windows you can select the components you want to install. Make your decision and click on the “Next” button.
- Then, decide if you want to install the Google Chrome™ Internet browser and click on the “Next” button.
- When the process finishes click on the “Finish” button.
- The DivX Player® software has been downloaded and installed. You can now play your movies using this application.
Tips and Tricks:
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If you want to use this application for opening video files automatically, follow the instructions from the article that focuses on changing the default application for opening the file.
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If you have a problem with any new DivX® video file format you can download updates for the player. Go to “Start > All Programs > DivX Plus” and select the “Check for Updates” option.
