VLC :p and only VLC
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VLC :p and only VLC
VLC all the time for MKV
plex for everything
Mpv (with lots of scripts) , previously kmp
PotPlayer always
Used to use mpc, but had a few issue...then switched to vlc
VLC and on a rare occasion a film will have a codec that renders better in PotPlayer
a couple years ago when the Combined Community Codec Pack website was up, I downloaded and stored it's latest file. Whenever I format a pc I just run it and it brings every pack I need + Media player clasic which works like a charm with absolutely everything and it's extremely light and simple. Love it. (I can share the original file if anyone needs it)
mpv is good. IIRC, its better than mplayer for some reason.