Windows 10: Trying to get auto play working with a mpg file

Discus and support Trying to get auto play working with a mpg file in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I burned the file to the DVD as "Need to autostart.mpg"I then added an autorun.inf which contained:[autorun]OPEN="Need to autostart.mpg"When I insert... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by saberman, Nov 27, 2022.

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    Trying to get auto play working with a mpg file


    I burned the file to the DVD as "Need to autostart.mpg"I then added an autorun.inf which contained:[autorun]OPEN="Need to autostart.mpg"When I insert the DVD I get:If I click on it, I get:How do I get the mpg file to open when the DVD is inserted?

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    saberman, Nov 27, 2022
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    Hi,

    To assist you better, kindly send us a screenshot and provide more details by answering the following questions:

    • When did you start encountering the issue?
    • What specific troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    • Are you getting any error messages upon playing mpg video files?
    We look forward to your response.
     
    Monica Cam, Nov 27, 2022
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  3. MPG files will no longer play after Windows 10 update

    Hi Cliff,

    To help us identify what is causing this issue, we'd like to gather additional information:

    • What specific update was installed on your PC before this issue occurred?
    • If we understood it correctly, you are also unable to play .mpg and mp4 files using third-party apps on your PC.
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    We hope to hear from you soon.
     
    Jennifer Cha, Nov 27, 2022
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  4. Trying to get auto play working with a mpg file

    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 27, 2022
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