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PLEASE refer to http://www.msfn.org/board/Vista-Codec-Package-f156.html for developmental information and comment.

For complete installation and troubleshooting information, go to the homepage, http://shark007.net

current changelog:
- replace distributed installer (no more 7zip)
- dist. size increase of 30% due to 7zip removal
- disable upgrades (clean install required)
- update XviD to 1.1.3 (Apr12/08 release)
- update ffdshow to tryouts rev 1953
- add support for .pls streaming in WMP
- add a tool to list/modify all installed codecs
- add an uninstall shortcut to startmenu
- fix rmvb (real) audio playback in Vista
- fix 'failed to load initialization file' install errror


4.6.4 changelog:
- fix libavcodec error in v463
- update ffdshow components to v1943

4.6.3 changelog:
- update ffdshow components to v1936
- update realmedia components to v11
- update haali components to v1.8.122.18
- add support to playback incomplete AVI's

4.6.2 changelog:
- update ffdshow
- fix install script typo's
- minor revisions

4.6.1 changelog:
- fix windows scripting error
- fix Norwegian menu

4.6.0 changelog:
- fix explorer crash when viewing thumbnails
- allow extra thumbnails to be deselected
- update ffdshow to rev 1890
- update DirectVobSub to 2.3.8 rev 42
- relocate VSFilter to system32 [fix for non-english systems]
- minor changes and script cleanup

4.5.9 changelog:
- implement commandline options
- update ffdshow 1870
- improve DivX recognition in WMP and MC
- minor revisions

4.5.8 changelog:
- update ffdshow 1846
- minor revisions

4.5.7 changelog:
- update ffdshow 1817
- update madFLAC codec 1.7
- update several splitters

4.5.6 changelog:
- update Haali components
- update FFDshow components (multicore patched)
- improve x64 compatibility (AC3)
- update FLV, MP4 filters

4.5.5 changelog:
- Update FLV filter
- Update FFDshow components (multicore patched)
- Update FLAC filter
- minor improvements

4.5.4 changelog:
- filetype improvements
- minor registry changes
- finalize transitional changes
- offer QuickTime Lite for VCP separately

4.5.3 changelog:
- add shortcuts for broader MKV playback
- add shortcuts for mpeg2 decoders (.ts)
- update ffdshow 1604 (mutithreaded h264)
- improve RealMedia browser support
- remove all QuickTime components
- maintain MOV and 3GP playback without QT
- offer QuickTime Lite for VCP separately

4.5.2 changelog:
- fix broken mpeg/mpe/mpg thumbnails/icons
- update filetype icon size (Vista compatible)
- enable audio track selection in WMP11
- add support for TrueSpeech Audio in Vista
- remove DivX from conflict detection routine
- fix .MOD playback for Vista WMP11/MC
- fix HD-MOV URL handling/downloading
- improved .ts and .m2ts playback
- fix 7zip install errors
- uninstall previous version

4.5.1 changelog:
- improved FLV1 playback
- Add an option to NOT install shortcuts
- update ffdshow 1485ansi (with multi-core patch)
- Improve filetype recognition for WMP11
- Many registry changes (filetype related)
- YOU MUST UNINSTALL your previous version
- DO NOT upgrade with this release

4.5.0 changelog:
- add setup shortcut for newly created accounts
- update ffdshow components to 1465
- ffdshow multi-threaded decoding
- add support for HD Quicktime trailers
- improve .ts playback
- update several default codecs


full package description:
Codecs have always been a pain in the butt. This package takes from the best, all the big name creators, several small guys too. Then I tracked down the latest updates and tested their functionality. Next I compiled all this into a single pack. All possible conflicts are already dealt with. Many user suggested default settings are implemented.
If you have a suggestion of improvement, I'm listening.
It does not contain a media player and it doesn't associates filetypes. With this package installed you will be able to use any media player, limited only by the players' capabilities, to play DVD's, movies and video clips of almost any filetype. Streaming video is supported in all popular web browsers. By default you won't need to make any adjustments to enjoy a variety of media content immediately.
Users have the ability to choose what is installed using the public redistributable or after an unattended install, you can select to remove specific portions without removing the entire package. Future releases will recognize previous releases and are capable of performing upgrade installations.Fully tested and functional with Windows Vista and Windows XP


notes: x64 system install path = "%ProgramFiles(x86)%\VistaCodecPack"
x86 system install path = "%ProgramFiles%\VistaCodecPack"

depending on your OS (XP, Vista basic/ultimate etc),
not all files are installed onto all systems.

Below are the codecs installed to Vista Premium and Ultimate

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Display Name : AC3File
File Description :
File Version :
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\ac3file.ax
Filter Merit : 0x00600000
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Display Name : AC3Filter
File Description : ac3filter
File Version : 1.46
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\ac3filter.ax
Filter Merit : 0x40000000
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Display Name : CoreVorbis Audio Decoder
File Description : CoreVorbis
File Version : 1, 1, 0, 79
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\CoreVorbis.ax
Filter Merit : 0x00800000
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Display Name : DC-Bass Source
File Description : DirectShow™ Audio Decoder
File Version : 1.1.1.0
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\DCBassSource.ax
Filter Merit : 0x00400000
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Display Name : DTS/AC3/DD+ Source
File Description : DTS/AC3 Sorce Filter
File Version : 1, 0, 0, 2
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\dtsac3source.ax
Filter Merit : 0x00600000
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Display Name : Haali Video Renderer
File Description :
File Version :
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\dxr.dll
Filter Merit : 0x00200000
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Display Name : ffdshow audio/Video Decoder
File Description : DirectShow and VFW video and audio decoding/encoding/processing filter
File Version : 1.0.5.1953
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\ffdshow.ax
Filter Merit : 0xff800001
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Display Name : FLV video decoder/Splitter
File Description : FLV Splitter
File Version : 1, 0, 0, 4
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\FLVSplitter.ax
Filter Merit : 0x00800001
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Display Name : madFlac Decoder/Source
File Description : DirectShow FLAC Decoder
File Version : 1.8.0.0
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\madFlac.ax
Filter Merit : 0x00600000
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Display Name : MONOGRAM AMR decoder/Splitter
File Description : AMR Filter Pack
File Version : 1, 0, 1, 0
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\mmamrdmx.ax
Filter Merit : 0x00600000
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Display Name : MPEG4 Video Splitter
File Description : MP4 Splitter
File Version : 1, 0, 0, 4
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\MP4Splitter.dll
Filter Merit : 0x00600000
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Display Name : Nero Digital Parser
File Description : NeroDigital / mp4 / avi / mov parser
File Version : 4,2,4,8
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\NDParser.ax
Filter Merit : 0x00600000
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Display Name : Nero QuickTime(tm) audio/Video Decoder
File Description : QuickTime(tm) Decoder Wrapper
File Version : 4,2,4,8
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\NeQTDec.ax
Filter Merit : 0x00400000
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Display Name : RealMedia audio/video decoder/splitter
File Description : RealMedia Splitter
File Version : 1, 0, 1, 2
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\RealMediaSplitter.ax
Filter Merit : 0x00600000
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Display Name : Haali Media Splitter
File Description : Haali Media Splitter
File Version : 1.8.122.18
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\splitter.ax
Filter Merit : 0x00800001
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Display Name : VP7 Decompressor
File Description : VP7 Decompression Filter
File Version : 7,0,10,0
Filename : C:\Program Files\VistaCodecPack\filters\vp7dec.ax
Filter Merit : 0x00800000
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Display Name : DirectVobSub (auto-loading version)
File Description : VobSub & TextSub filter for DirectShow/VirtualDub/Avisynth
File Version : 1, 0, 1, 4
Filename : C:\Windows\System\VSFilter.dll
Filter Merit : 0x00800002
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Display Name : Xvid MPEG-4 Video Decoder
File Description :
File Version :
Filename : C:\Windows\System\xvid.ax
Filter Merit : 0x00800000
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