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31st December 2007, 05:38 AM
|  | Security Team | | Join Date: Dec 2007, 2,555 posts. Location: Tulsa, OK Reputation:  | | | Codec Packs
Windows Media Player may be the most widely used player, but like many MS utilities it is sometimes inefficient. It lacks many popular codecs so needs some help with a third party codec pack.
There is a big risk when it comes to clicking on links to download a codec. Many contain malware that is designed to steal your personal information among containing other forms of malware that will slow down or even crash your computer. If there is a media file that says it needs anything besides what the below codec packs include it likely contains malware!
One code pack may work on one computer better then on another so there is a selection to choose from. I use the K-Lite Codec Pack (full) and have never needed anything else. These are in no particular order. They are all worthy and trusted to be malware free. K-Lite Codec Pack (Full) - This download is for the Full package and contains all the codecs a normal user would ever need. K-Lite Mega Codec Pack - This download is for the Mega package and is aimed at pro video users. K-Lite Codec Tweak Tool - Scans for broken filters and remove them. Codec Pack All-in-1 - Do you download movies and get confused by all the different formats and codecs? Now you don't need to worry about downloading your movie codecs separately, you can do it all in one go. XP Codec Pack - XP Codec Pack is one of the most complete codec pack which helps you to play all major audio and video formats. Vista Codec Package - 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. Vista x64 Codecs Windows 7 Codecs Windows 7 x64 Codecs
If you have any questions please feel free to ask in our forums.
Last edited by evilfantasy; 24th March 2009 at 07:57 PM.
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31st December 2007, 08:21 AM
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Nice list mate.
I personally use the K-Lite Mega Codec Pack. Never had any problems with it whatsoever.
Regards Howard 
Last edited by Howard; 31st December 2007 at 11:24 AM.
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31st December 2007, 11:25 AM
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wow thanks for posting this its going to be very useful tar.
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31st December 2007, 11:28 AM
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Hi Joe.
With the K-Lite mega Codec Pack, I`ve yet to come across any content that doesn`t play in WMP.
I thoroughly recommend it mate.
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31st December 2007, 06:02 PM
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Yep, I use and have only ever recommended the K-Lite Mega Pack and have not had or heard of any problems with it.
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31st December 2007, 10:22 PM
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Iv got another one for your collection.
The DivX codec
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31st December 2007, 11:33 PM
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DivX is covered in the K-Lite packs and the Codec Pack All-in-1.
Not sure about the other two.
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1st January 2008, 03:22 PM
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Cheers for the list, mate
I might need to get a codec pack at some point so I'll keep this list in mind.
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5th January 2008, 06:50 PM
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I also use the K-Lite Mega Codec pack and it works a treat. Thoroughly recommended!
Regards Jason
Last edited by Jason; 20th February 2008 at 06:46 PM.
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5th January 2008, 07:38 PM
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I just downloaded the K-Lite Mega Pack because WMP wanted a codec for the audio on a video I wanted to watch and it worked great
Granted it's the only time I've used it so far, but it went well anyway 
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25th February 2008, 10:29 PM
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Just a note, the K-Lite Codec Packs (and others) update often so it is good to check once a month or so.
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25th February 2008, 10:37 PM
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Cheers mate, that's good to know. I can't see an update function in the start menu folder, so do you know how to find out what version you have?
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25th February 2008, 10:42 PM
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Hehe, I'm not sure how to update them either 
Although K-Lite just updated today. http://www.majorgeeks.com/ |
25th February 2008, 10:59 PM
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Cheers mate, I'll have to do that after work tomorrow
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2nd March 2008, 10:29 PM
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Updated post #1
K-Lite Codec Tweak Tool - Scans for broken filters and remove them. If the tool detects something that is broken, it will then prompt you with the details and you will be given the option to remove the broken item.
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23rd March 2009, 08:31 PM
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Updated to include Windows 7 Codecs, Vista and Windows 7 x64 codecs.
Last edited by evilfantasy; 24th March 2009 at 07:57 PM.
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