Solution to Codec related Errors

You might have faced a problem several times wherein you try to play your favourite Music or Movie on your PC but your Player gives you a "Codec Error". What to do in such a case ? You have 2 options - Either install an application like GSpot (http://www.headbands.com/gspot) which gives you sufficient information on the Codecs required to play the specified media Or download a Codec Pack (http://www.cole2k.net/), like Cole2k Media Pack, which is freely available on the net. The second option is actually easier for a layman because a Codec Pack contains almost all basic required Codecs.