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Softonic Rating:
Very good:8/10
License:
Free (GPL)
Added:
June 26, 2007
Updated:
September 30, 2008
Publisher:
Mpcstar
File size:
29.7 MB
Downloads:
27,753
Nick Mead

“Simple media player with basic codecs”

by Nick Mead

Some players come loaded with too many features and too many codecs - not MPCStar. MPCStar is a universal video player that can play most formats of films downloaded from the internet. MPCStar has been developed using open source libraries, so it's highly customisable if you have any programming knowledge. One of the best features however is a pop-up blocker which prevents pop-ups appearing that sometimes come loaded with films.

To ensure smooth playback and not get weighed down with too many codecs, MPCStar contains only the major codecs including Media Player Classic, FFDshow Codec Pack,
RealPlayer Codecs, ActiveX controls, QuickTime Codecs and DirectVobSub (a.k.a. VSFilter). The only problem is that these codecs are regularly updated and there appears to be no automatic update function but overall, this is one of the simplest and most powerful players I've tried since VLC player.

Languages:

English

MPCStar supports the following formats:

AVI, WMV, WM, MPEG, ASF, RM, FLV, MOV, QT, 3GP, MKV, MP4, SWF

Recent changes in MPCStar:

  • new function: any video file convert to mp4 format for iPhone, PSP
  • new function: audio channel switcher, support stereo to 5.1 surround
  • new option: allow multi players running at the same time
  • TSCC codec

OS requirements for MPCStar:

  • OS: Win2000/XP/Vista
Pros
  • Simple to use
  • Contains only essential codecs
  • Contains popup blocker
Cons
  • No auto update function
  • Not many advanced playing features
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MPCStar Softonic Rating: 8Featured program

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From the publisher of MPCStar

MPCStar is a universal video player. With the MPCStar you will be able to play any format of the movies that you download from the internet.

MPCStar is developed using opensource libraries, so it is completely free and contains no spyware or adware.

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Reviews for MPCStar in other languages

Softonic Rating:Very good
10/10

User Rating

8 ratings
Usability
  • Currently 10/10.
Stability
  • Currently 9/10.
Installation
  • Currently 10/10.
Functionality
  • Currently 9/10.
Appearance
  • Currently 9/10.
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