How to Install an Audio Decoder
If you have audio files with formats that are not playable by your audio player, then you certainly need to install an audio decoder, which will help you play different audio formats, including MP3, WMA, AAC and OGG.
The audio decoders also come with compression options that can be handled by both professionals as well as amateurs. Moreover, if you have files with extensions such as AC3 and DTS, then you can have surround sound support too. There are a number of audio decoders available online and you do not need to call a professional and ask him to install the decoder for you.
Instructions
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First of all, you need to recognise the format of the audio files that you want to play, using audio decoder. It will help you decide what type of decoder you may need to download. You will find different websites offering different audio decoders, depending on the type of the format of the audio files. Therefore, if you will have the right idea of the files you have saved in your computer, you can then make the decision easily.
Or, you can just download Monkey's Audio Decoder, as it supports a number of file formats. Also, the Monkey's Audio Decoder comes free of cost. Therefore, you will not have to spend a dime, in order to download the software. -
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You can visit free-codecs.com and search for the Monkey's Audio Decoder. Once you locate the software, click on the "Download (Monkey's Audio)” that appears next to the "Download Monkey's Audio" file. The explorer will ask you to whether save or run the file.
You can click on run button, if you do not want to create a backup of the file on your hard drive. If you click on run, the installation will automatically start after the download is complete. If you click on save button, then you will need to run the installation manually by opening the installation file on the hard drive. -
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Now click on the “Next” button in the installation window. Then click on “I Accept” after you read the terms and agreements that appear in the installation window. Again click on “Next” in the next window that appears.
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You will now see “Install” button appearing on the installation window. Click on it and wait for the audio decoder to install.
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Click on “Finish” to complete the installation, when the option appears on the window and enjoy playing your favourite audio files.
