Choppy WMP playback?

srjh

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Anyone else having issues with WMP in Windows 8? It's not happening with other players such as VLC, but playback is choppy and quality looks worse to me than VLC. Seems much heavier on disk access from the sound of the hard disk as well.

Codec packs such as Shark007 and CCCP don't have any effect either. I didn't have these issues with Windows 7.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
Uninstall the codecs.
Turn UAC back to its default position, reboot.
re-install the Shark007 codecs.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    self built
    CPU
    i7 2600k
    Motherboard
    asusP8Z68-V LE
    Memory
    16GB (4x4) corsair vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD3000 iGPU / AMD HD6870 1024MB
    Sound Card
    bitstreamed to an Onkyo 609
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus VE278 27" LED / Bravia EX7 60" LED
    Screen Resolution
    native 1080p x2
    Hard Drives
    4x 2TB int. + 2x 2TB external and a SSD for the boot drive.
    PSU
    650w Antec
    Case
    NZXT tempest evo
    Cooling
    air/stock
    Keyboard
    dell
    Mouse
    logitech m505
    Internet Speed
    dual: cable/blackberry tether for travel use
    Other Info
    BD re-writer // asus notebook G73Jw
No luck. Not sure it's a codec problem, it happened before I installed any codecs and the disk thrashing during playback leads me to think it's something with WMP itself.

I won't be sticking with Windows 8, so it won't be a problem, though.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
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