If you're getting a codec error message—something like "codec 0xc00d5212" or "missing codec"—updating your codecs may resolve the issue:
Many "broken" files simply suffer from an unreadable index. You can force a temporary or permanent fix using the open-source VLC Media Player. Open VLC Media Player. Navigate to > Preferences > Input / Codecs . Locate the Files subsection. waaa087 fixed