What is a decoder, which ones do I need, and where do I get them?
If you prefer a direct script to pull the installer bundle from Microsoft's servers, use this one-liner: powershell
Before you begin, ensure you have:
: Press Win + X and select Terminal (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin) . Run the following commands : powershell
is generally "hotter" (more effective) because they handle these prerequisites automatically Microsoft Learn Critical Requirements
Add-AppxPackage https://aka.ms/Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.Desktop.appx
Install winget tool using PowerShell! Prerequisites ... - GitHub
You should see the version number of winget installed on your system.
It depends on the country you're in, the television system you're using, and sometimes the device you use. If you don't have a decoder you require, NextPVR will tell you what type of decoder it's missing. Here are some example decoder requirements for common user groups:
If you prefer a direct script to pull the installer bundle from Microsoft's servers, use this one-liner: powershell
Before you begin, ensure you have:
: Press Win + X and select Terminal (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin) . Run the following commands : powershell
is generally "hotter" (more effective) because they handle these prerequisites automatically Microsoft Learn Critical Requirements
Add-AppxPackage https://aka.ms/Microsoft.VCLibs.x64.14.00.Desktop.appx
Install winget tool using PowerShell! Prerequisites ... - GitHub
You should see the version number of winget installed on your system.
NextPVR is a 32bit application so will only see 32bit decoders on the machine. It can't see 64bit decoders, so these will not be listed.
NextPVR's decoder settings only apply to Live TV, and the playback of .ts recordings. For playback of other file types, like .mkv/.mp4/.avi, it's left to Windows to decide what decoders etc are used during playback. Installing LAV from HERE will often resolve issues with playback of these other file types.