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There are many software media players available, some with more advanced features than others. One thing that all software media players have in common, however, is their need for a media codec in order to play different types of files. A codec is an independent software library that contains all of the information necessary to decode a particular media file format. If a software media player is having difficulty opening or playing a file, then the most likely cause is a missing or outdated codec.

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