Can't play MKV in WMP

[m4rky]

I have successfully used MakeMKV to create MKV files but these files won't play in Windows Media Player only VLC?

Is there a particular code I need to make them play in WMP or do I need to re-encode the MKV file into something WMP can play?

[bigzaj]

Have tried installed codecs? A simple solution would be installed the Combined Community Codec Pack or you can install the codecs you want manually.

[m4rky]

I don't really want to install a Codec Pack as I have spent weeks trying to get my Media PC setup right.

Does any one know which Codec is required?

[mike admin]

you need haali splitter to handle MKV file format and individual codecs for particular formats inside MKV - usually mpeg2, mpeg4, VC-1, DD, DTS.

[m4rky]

Thanks, I thought I already had Haali on as I can process any other MKV file no problem.
Its just the ones I have created that contain MPEG2 video that don't work

[m4rky]

you need haali splitter to handle MKV file format and individual codecs for particular formats inside MKV - usually mpeg2, mpeg4, VC-1, DD, DTS.

Thanks, I finally got around to checking if I had this installed.

I didn't. So once installed I can now play the MKV files I have created with MakeMKV

I don't understand how other .MKV files with HD content worked without the media splitter??

Never mind, thanks for the help