K-lite Mega Codec Pack

[Fusen]

saw the xp codec pack listed and thought if you really wanna make sure you're movies will play then this is what you are after;


http://www.free-codecs.com/download/...Codec_Pack.htm

direct download

http://www.free-codecs.com/download_soft.php?d=899&s=42

mirrors ;

http://www.free-codecs.com/download_soft.php?d=906&s=42

http://www.free-codecs.com/download_soft.php?d=997&s=42


With the K-Lite Codec Pack you should be able to play all the popular movie formats and even some rare formats.

Features of K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 1.34 :

- BSplayer [version 1.32.820]
- Media Player Classic [version 6.4.8.4]
- DivX Pro [version 5.2.1] [Decoding]
- DivX Pro [version 5.2.1] [Encoding]
- XviD [Version 1.0.3 build 2004-12-20] [Decoding]
- XviD [Version 1.0.3 build 2004-12-20] [Encoding]
- 3ivX Pro [version D4 4.5.1] [Decoding]
- 3ivX Pro [version D4 4.5.1] [Encoding]
- Windows Media 9 VCM [version 9.0.1.369]
- On2 VP3 [version 3.2.6.1 DT]
- On2 VP6 [version 6.4.2.0] [Decoding]
- On2 VP6 [version 6.4.2.0] [Encoding]
- Ligos Indeo XP [version 5.2820.15.58]
- Intel Indeo [version 4.51.16.2]
- Intel Indeo [version 3.24.15.03]
- Intel I.263 [version 2.55.1.16]
- huffyuv [version 2.1.1 CCE Patch 0.2.5]
- MS MPEG-4 [version 4.1.0.3927]
- DivX MPEG-4 Low and Fast motion [version 4.1.0.3927]
- Cyberlink DVD decoder [version 6.0.0.1417]
- Elecard MPEG-2 demuxer [version 2.0.84.30429]
- MainConcept MPEG-2 demuxer [version 1.0.0.54]
- Ligos MPEG-2 demuxer [version 4.0.0.77]
- Ligos MPEG-2 decoder [version 4.0.0.77]
- Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder [version 6.0.0.1402]
- MainConcept MPEG-2 decoder [version 1.0.0.56]
- QuickTime codecs [version 6.5.2.10]
- QuickTime DirectShow filter
- QuickTime plugin for Internet Explorer
- QuickTime plugin for Firefox/Mozilla/Netscape/Opera
- Extra QuickTime plugins
- RealMedia codecs [version 6.0.12.1212]
- RealMedia DirectShow splitter [version 1.0.1.0]
- RealMedia plugin for Internet Explorer
- RealMedia plugin for Firefox/Mozilla/Netscape/Opera
- Fraunhofer MP3 DirectShow decoder [version 1.9.0.311]
- AC3 DirectShow decoder [version 0.70b mod]
- AC3 ACM decoder [version 0.8]
- Vorbis DirectShow decoder (CoreVorbis) [version 1.0]
- AAC DirectShow decoder (CoreAAC) [version 1.0b9 build 2005-02-24]
- AAC DirectShow decoder (3ivX Pro) [version D4 4.5.1]
- AAC DirectShow encoder (3ivX Pro) [version D4 4.5.1]
- MusePack DirectShow decoder [version 1.0.0.3]
- Monkey's Audio DirectShow decoder [version 1.00]
- WavPack DirectShow decoder (CoreWavPack) [version 1.0.3]
- FLAC DirectShow decoder (CoreFLAC) [version 0.4]
- Voxware MetaSound DirectShow decoder [version 1.0.0.12]
- DivX Audio [version 4.2.0.0]
- LAME MP3 Encoder [version 3.96.1]
- MP4 DirectShow splitter (made by Haali) [build 2005-07-03]
- Ogg DirectShow splitter (made by Tobias) [version 0.9.9.5] and Vorbis DLLs [version 1.1.0]
- Ogg DirectShow splitter (made by Gabest) [version 1.0]
- Matroska DirectShow splitter (made by Gabest) [version 1.0.2.5]
- Matroska DirectShow splitter (made by Haali) [build 2005-07-03]
- Matroska DirectShow muxer [version 1.0.0.9]
- DirectVobSub (vsfilter) [version 2.33]
- Matrix Mixer [version 0.30b]
- SHOUTcast Source [version 1.0.0.1]
- Morgan Multimedia Stream Switcher [version 0.9.9]
- DC-DSP Filter [version 1.02]
- ffdshow [build 2005-07-03]
- GSpot Codec Information Appliance [version 2.52 beta 1 build 20040915]
- Sherlock [version 2.0]
- VobSubStrip [version 0.11]
- GraphEdit [build 011008]
- AVI Fixed [version 2.0b1]
- FourCC Changer
- Bitrate Calculator

[CominAtcha]

I tend to stay away from packs, as some codecs can confilct which each other, causing piss poor playback and 'undesired results'. Just install the ones you need, as and when you need them. I have never needed anymore than 5 or so codecs to decode or encode anything anyway, so lord knows why you'd want all that bumpf above installed on your pooter.

IMHO.

[hxbro]

I've never had any trouble with k-lite codec pack, it deselects a load of things you probably don't need anyway

[Fusen]

tbh I'd trust their ability over common myth or poorly setup packs, seeing as they have been making both the mega codec pack and the normal one for fucking ages and they regulary take in user feedback for their next update. you'll have to be pretty damn unlucky to receive any conflicts. Also I needed quite a few obscure codecs the amount of stuff I watch so this sort of pack is ideal.

[CominAtcha]

Guess I was unlucky then.

[The Prodigy]

Guess I was unlucky then.

Not at all mate, practically all large codec packs will cause problems somewhere along the line when encoding/decoding media.

Codec packs are nasty and do indeed cause problems for many people/setups.
Best option imho is to just install the latest DivX and Xvid codecs as these are the most commonly used. Then any media that refuse's to play properly should just be dragged and dropped onto good old V.L.C.

VLC will play practically everything without installing a single bit of code onto your system :thumbs

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

VLC rocks

[ABCMan]

well i'm with the k-lite brigade, runs just about everything including realmedia and quicktime in mplayer, only issue i've had is with divx but i find that after installing klite mega then install the official divx codec everything runs nicely

[maltloaf]

never had a problem with klite mega codec pack it's put together with great thought. Installed it on several computers with no issues

[pheonixsingh]

if you have windows media center, stay away from codec packs, as its more trouble than its worth, just get codecs for the video types you need

[CominAtcha]

Not at all mate, practically all large codec packs will cause problems somewhere along the line when encoding/decoding media.

I know matey, I was being sarcastic.