Windows 10: MPG files on Windows 10

Discus and support MPG files on Windows 10 in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hello all, I am aware that windows 10 (I am used to Windows 7) will not natively play MPG files. I know this is a side effect of the codec being... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Scottyboy99, Nov 22, 2015.

  1. MPG files on Windows 10


    Hello all,

    I am aware that windows 10 (I am used to Windows 7) will not natively play MPG files. I know this is a side effect of the codec being ripped out to prevent DVD playback via Media Player. The annoying thing is I have quite a few family MPG files mainly from our ageing Sony Camcorder on my system. Luckily I have Cyberlink Media Show pre installed that can play the files within it's own software and the media suite (espresso) can convert said files to other formats. However, converting takes time and it is frustrating that media player 12 won't do the job and Windows Explorer won't display these MPG files with the handy thumbnail within file explorer viewing. Given that I am a little distrustful of codec packs and all my other files such as MP4, WMV etc etc play well I am looking for a solution that maybe just allows windows explorer to display the thumbnails and as an added bonus Media Player can once again play them. It does seem draconian that MS stifled a common playback format such as MPG in the last 2 windows and a major backwards step. I know I could download something like VLC or Media Player Classic but it seems pointless seeing as I have software that can already play them.

    I tried K Lite Codec Pack a while back but hated the effect it had that I uninstalled. It was causing thumbnails to constantly refresh everytime I opened a folder. So is there a way of slipping in a single codec only related to MPG files without risk of unsettling all the other stuff that works well? Many of the codec packs seem to have the unpleasant side effect of slipping in extra installations and seem very dodgy and capable of causing grief.

    Thanks,
    Wayne

    :)
     
    Scottyboy99, Nov 22, 2015
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  2. BobNear Win User

    I'm trying to download from a flash drive several movie files (Movie Clip (.MPG)) the sound comes over but the movie does not.

    Original Title - MPG movie file

    I have windows 10 and I'm trying to download from a flash drive several movie files (Movie Clip (.MPG)) the sound comes over but the movie does not. Help?
     
    BobNear, Nov 22, 2015
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  3. D723 Win User
    How do i get my Move Clip (.MPG) files to play in Windows 10

    Trying to carry over video files from old computer to new. Using Seagate backup plus portable drive. I see the mpg files but they only play the audio and not the video. Is there a known problem playing mpg's on Windows 10?
     
  4. topgundcp Win User

    MPG files on Windows 10

    topgundcp, Nov 22, 2015
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MPG files on Windows 10

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