One thing Windows users take for granted is the ability to play any music or video format out there. For the most part this is true, but occasionally you may come across something you cannot play.

The magic behind playing the format lies in the software codec (coder/decoder), so once you have the appropriate codec installed you will be able to play the file. With the XP Codec Pack installed, you are covered for virtually all formats. This free and 100% legal download enables your system to play nearly every file you come across.

One less thing to worry about.