
This is actually unlikely to have any effect, since people routinely associate these files with VLC or another application but still can run Oblivion. This can be done in WMP through Tools>Options>File Types and turn on "MP3 audio file (mp3)" and "Windows audio file (wav)". (Codec = coder/decoder, which allow your computer to understand the various video and audio file formats with regard to DirectShow, codecs are also known as filters.) Unfortunately, some codecs conflict with Oblivion ( source). Unlike most other games, Oblivion makes use of codecs to display the Bink videos (including the opening cinematics) and some of the sounds and background music. Cause DirectShow filters (codecs) conflict with Oblivion.

Game does not allow the player to click, access console, or use the keyboard/controller. Input (Keyboard/Mouse) Problems Controls Become Unresponsive After a Short Time Problem Game functions normally, then interaction with the UI (menus,dialogue etc.) is halted. Try giving the VM more RAM and VRAM, more cores, and sufficient disk space. These also apply to running Oblivion in a virtual machine. If you can't find the solution to your problem here, you might want to try that site. Also, this website provides an enormous database of crash prevention methods. If your PC meets or exceeds those, it has enough power to avoid most crashes caused by having a too low-end system. A good guideline for minimum hardware is the Recommended System Requirements. Upgrading your computer hardware: This is another thing that requires some computer knowledge, as it will require you picking out new hardware compatible with your system.For the more advanced user, disabling certain Windows Services can also help: Tweaking XP Services or Vista Performance Guide.


8 Emulation and Virtual Machine Problems.4.5 Game Freezes After Click to Swing a Weapon, Shoot Off an Arrow, or Use a Spell.4.4 No Voices in Dialogue with Characters.

