Need Definitive Answer for Playing MKV Files in WMC

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rtudor

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27. January 2010 @ 20:57

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This is my first post so go easy on me.
I have been reading everything I can find for over two weeks now and, if anything, I'm more confused than when I started - and my head hurts. Afterdawn is my goto sight so I'm posting this here to hopefully find an answer.

I have a HTPC running Windows 7 64-bit feeding a 720p projector thru component cables and DTS/DD5.1 audio processor thru S/PDIF digital cable (RCA connectors). Not sure any of that matters but full disclosure.

I am using Windows Media Center with WMP and want to continue to do so for my own twisted reasons, so no need to try and talk me out of it.

How do I get WMC to play MKV files (and recognise them in the Library) without resorting to the dreaded codec pack route. I want to use the lightest, simplest method possible. I was led to believe it could be done with only the MPCVideoDec.ax filter from MPC-HC but I couldn't make that work. Haali seems to get mixed reviews on this sight - is that warranted?

So what is the definitive answer? Many thanks in advance.
RT

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