That's not a problem with my installer, thats specific to you, the inf file in my installer is the same as the one I wrote for swgreeds official version. The file renaming has been used in several of the last versions, including the non-official versions I released prior to swgreeds full implementation, without issue. It seems to me that you have already got a file with the same name as that to which you are renaming. If so instead of removing the line, why didn't you rename it to something else?

Either way, I have been considering one or two changes to the existing inf, so this problem may be looked at during that time. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.

this error occurs if there's a "qasf.old" file present in your system32 folder.
by updating the pack, the original qasf.dll gets backuped before the installer overwrites it. this step was necessary, because it was not possible to overwrite qasf.dll directly. maybe Yzöwl got a better solution for this procedure? (maybe it's possible to delete the qasf.old if it exists, before the installer copies the new one?)

If i use swgreed's way i dont have that problem , only if i use the installer.



Even if its not present , this happens.

I think, I found the "bug". If you have winrar or tomething similar, edit the installer and change following line:


to

Lets try it out

thx

unfortunately it didn't work...
therefore I removed the method of renaming qasf.dll. Non-english windows systems might encounter a language specific message if the current file is to be overwritten by an english version. since even localized versions of wmp10 and wmp11 themselfes come with english-only versions of qasf.dll, I think the old specific version from wmp9 is no longer needed.
If you encounter this problem upon your 1st installation, you can also copy the new qasf.dl_ to your "i386" folder and overwrite the old one.

by the way, version 2.5 is out!
(I like Yzöwl's sfx-installation method, so I added it as well - if you want it to install "the old way", just extract the files within the exe!)

Thank You for your codec pack once again

I notice that your not removing


So if I use your codec pack I would have 2 entries for Fraunhofer MP3 codec listed in windows Audio Codecs.
Even though I only have the 1 mp3 codec available.


Cheers.

Edit: Not sure if this is how to add the above to your existing codecs.inf under the sections listed?




as you can see I have no clue with .inf file writing/editing.

Edit2: I've been trying to make a basic mini cpl that houses the cpls from this codec pack.
So instead of my control panel being cluttered with 3 or so new cpls , I have 1 new cpl eg: Codecs Config.
When I launch that cpl a mini window opens with buttons available to launch the variuois codecs configuration interfaces.
I know sorta sounds silly but I wanted to play with AutoIt and thought why not..lol
So far I've got the gui done (as I said I'm learning...sloowwwly)
Actually the code for it is easy , but I was trying to make it dynamic by having it so a user can add other other buttons and assign those buttons to what they want (for other codec settings eg: QT , RM).
If I can get it to work correctly would any1 be intrested to add it to this pack?

hi smashly,

thanks for the info about "l3codeca". I'll fix this shortly...

your cpl-tool sounds very interesting. is there already a preview available.

The mini cpl can be used prob as is .. but the dynamic user assign button function isn't implemented yet.
So that means hard set buttons that a user can't edit. (unless they edit the script and compile again).
At present a very basic small window which has close and minimize on the top bar and 4 buttons with the appropriate icon image on it for the relevant interface it calls are in the window center. Can make it resizable very easily (this will be for when I get the dynamic part worked out)..
It's as an exe with a cpl that points to it.
will post it tomorrow as I've not got it here with me at work tonight..

On another note...

Small recap on the mp3 install/uninstall side of things
I think I found a few small bits to tidy up:

1) l3codecx.ax filter that is updated doesn't get backdated when codec pack is uninstalled.
It gets unregistered and deleted atm.
I've updated the codec.inf rename of file to l3codecx.old on install and to l3codecx.ax on uninstall of codec pack by adding:Maybe add another section for re-register l3codecx.old after renaming back to l3codecx.ax upon uninstall. (I'm Looking into that but ran out of time)

2) Also under your codecs.inf sections:
This entry should be added on uninstall , if I read this correctly you've got it deleting that entry. (I'm probly reading wrong, I'm not to cluey with inf files)

Maybe should be put under AddReg :Myself I just tagged the AddReg part to the bottom of the [DefaultUninstall] Section
and add the extra line for HKCR entry. Since default clean install of windows xp gold or windows xp fully updated regaurdless of wmp version has this entry then why not return it back on uninstall?

3)My earlier post resolve for the double entry of the mp3 codec on install/uninstall maybe add:

4) really not sure what the diff is but I also change both HKCR key for the CLSID as well as the HKLM CLSID reg entry.
I do this on install and uninstall. Since I'm renaming the old l3codeca.acm and now using it's CLSID for for the l3codecp.acm as a replacement then I wan't the same CLSID entries for the new:

5)I used the old entry for msacm.l3acm... your entry:


The edited entry I'm using: thought why not since I'm replacing l3codeca.acm with l3codecp.acm. I haven't had any probs with it set this way and all my apps and games that require msacm.l3acm seem to work fine.

More to come but ran out of time to play.

Once again Thank You for this Rock'n codec pack...

Cheers

Edit: I've added DivX3.11 codecs (only the vid codec). Doh I thought I had no need for it anymore.. but this pack won't play DivX3.11 formats without added codecs. Either ffdshw or divx3.11 is needed. Even though gspot reports otherwise and fails.
I don't encode in NanDub SBC with 3.11 these days , but I still have alot of my old encodes that are in this format and I'm not gunna re-encode em. Surely I'm not the only one to notice this, or is it just me ?

no idea... it's the same file as in the k-lite codec pack...

it's at it's most basic it can be atm (4 buttons , what could possibly go wrong? !BANG!)
Preview Here
for xp
Unpack files to system32
remove or rename the 4 old codec cpls in system32

this preview may not work properly with kels addon version, not sure , haven't checked.
as well there's no error handling in it's code if CMC can't find the file it's looking for.
(it is a preview after all...lol)


cheers

Edit:
Updated preview cmc to v0.0.0.2.
Link updated
Changes are minimal..
Got rid of tray icon and added window Always On Top.

The latest version is corrupted winrar says.

CRC failed in WMVDMOD.DL_
Unexpected end of archive

Hmm that seems strange , I've dl'd that 2.5 in the first post 2 times in the past 3 days.
Both times the archive showed no crc errors when tested. Both times the archive extracted without error.
I must be lucky.

odd.

Cheers

Weird... It must have been corrupted while moving some directories on the webservers.
I re-uploaded it again.

I've just dl'd, but noticed a difference in the SFX from my last one(s). TempMode, (or unpack to Temporary Folder), hasn't been set!

I readded "TempMode", although it does not seem to make any difference here during the installation process.
I also added the possibility to backup the original l3codecx.ax, so it will be restored on uninstallation

excuse my ignorance but 23 pages is a lot to read through..

if i'm using the nlite pack, what can i remove with nlite? and do i need to keep WMP compatability..

i use mpc + winamp, but would like to be able to play wmv if i need to (and have firefox wmv compatability

I found what I consider to be a large issue! When the pack is uninstalled it removes the windows media player codecs...

That came with the concept of this pack... It was never meant to be uninstalled, since it had to be integrated into an unatteded installation right from the beginning.
This uninstallation feature is completely new. The inf-installer has to be modified so it will backup the original wmp-codec files first.

That's the main reason behind my sayingThe inf concept being a recent adoption, uninstallation of the pack was not intended, just a handy by-product.

I would leave it the way it is. It should not be installed. I am still using the old method and just registering the files. However, I think I may have to go with the new new .inf method as I am too busy to keep up with all the updates.

This thread should be stickied right under the Hotfix one from Incroyable Hulk. Definitely my two favourite threads.

Thankyou for the mild update , would of missed it if I didn't read your Post #668 in this thread (since there's no version change or MD5 to crosscheck what's for dl and what I have already dl'd ) Please add MD5 to first post or something to know the differance of updated same number versions.

I'm aware that the uninstall of the codec pack is a side effect or beta or whatever...but,

Are you going to register the l3codecx.ax filter on uninstall of the code pack as well?
Atm your renaming the file back on uninstall , but your not registering it. (does it make a diff?, not sure)

Add to the bottom of [DefaultUninstall] section and add new section [l3x.Regold] something like:
------------------

Your still removing an entry instead of adding an entry on uninstall!
This is what you have.

Just to be CLEAR , This entry is to be ADDED on uninstall of codec pack. It is there before I install this pack.
as well as the HKCR\CLSID entry (which is nowhere to be seen on removal of codec pack).
(If I'm reading this wrong inform me please)
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(providing I'm reading the above correctly)
Once again this above entry should be more like:These entries are there before install of codec pack, I'd like em the same way at uninstall please.

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Maybe you might add DivX 3.11 vid support? maybe not..lol.
Mainly only need the divxC32.dll and divxc32f.dll and then DivX6 filter (divxdec.ax) can playback divx3.11 formats.
The divx3.11 filter (divx_C32.ax) seems to take second preference to the divx6 (divxdec.ax) filter.
All this means is there's no access to divx 3.11 filter ajustments. But at least 3.11 will play!

Here's the entries and whatnot. (corrected my bad the info in this , reuploaded)

If you go with it , it's upto you to decide if you want the divx3.11 filter (divx_C32.ax) or not.

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Watching this codec pack progress is like watching a game of chess from the sideline.
I can always see checkmate in 2 or 3.... But when I play the game I barely see checkmate in 20.
My post aren't meant to be nitpicking, but when I read back what I write it looks this way..sorry
If my constant nitpicking is annoying you then say and I'll stop posting..lol

Thank You once again for this b***h'n codec pack...All Good

Cheers.

Edit:
Just noticed your entires for:I really must be reading this wrong , some1 please tell me so :/
That above entry , to me reads that it's adding those entries upon install , it should be removing them.

If I'm reading it correctly it should be:


Edit2:
Also noticed your not retuning the value on unistall.
Your entry:


Should be something like this. (not sure if this is the correct way, but the value is this):


There's a test inf with just the mp3 entries for add and remove attched to this post. Does what it should.
(I just used codecs.inf to put it together as a tester) Use it's entries if you like.

almost forgot...

Yes please work your magic

latest version gives a popup screen

And I thought it was just something I was doing.

Wonder if that has to do with TempMode? haven't checked
Myself I just moved the codec pack into a sfx 7z

on another note..
I notice the ac3filter.cpl when launched only works in offline mode.
Any1 now the cmd to launch it online mode ?


Cheers

Do you think you could possibly make a Real and Quicktime alternative pack as well? They can be seperated from this pack. They're in some other custom codec pack that you can find on here. The creator stopped updating his pack, though. So I'd be nicer if someone else could step in and start making them.

Those are already posted somewhere else , both as switchless installers.
You can also do this yourself with winrar





back on topic...
Is there any way to avoid the popup?

huh @ QT & RM Alternatives, the installers for those offer a user to make a silent install with only the components you want. No winrar or sfx needed to do it.
Run the setup with the command-line parameter -MakeUnattended to create an unattended setup. Follow the wizard...

On topic:
PopUp box is to do with TempMode=1
Edit the sfx comment to TempMode without the =1

Now do you have the answer for my question...lol



Cheers

How would one activate the Silent install? Would you just add the /silent parameter when running it?

I tried this, but it first came up with a "Yes/No" window with the number 1 as text above it. I just clecked yes. Could this be removed?

Also, it said some files where already on my system, what should i do? should i say it must replace them or not? I'd suggest the installer compare the file versions of files that already exist. If the file on the users computer is newer than what is in the installer it could not copy the file during instal, but if installers version is newer it copies it. Just a suggestion, this would make for a true silent install.

Good work with this pack. I was originally looking for a way to silently install the XviD codec, and found this. If you don't mind me asking, what files did u use for XviD install? I'd like to create installer with InnoSetup that just installs XviD as this is all i really need.

~Salem

@Salem look up the post before yours , the answer is there about the PopUp on launch..

Here's answer in a bit more detail..lol
Open the codecs2.5.exe with winrar. (either open winrar and navigate to the codecs2.5.exe or right click codecs2.5.exe and select "open with winrar" )

once open in winrar click the "Info" button at top of screen.

In the window that pops up click the "Comments" tab.

where it says TempMode=1 , change it to TempMode (in other words remove the =1)

Click Ok button at bottom of Info window , close winrar..
Done.

Your other issues are still being worked on (I gather/hope).. Bottom line though , The pack is customisable to suit your needs with a little research.

Edit: oops forgot to answer:
Xvid Files:
xvid.ax
xvidcore.dll
xvidvfw.dll

Xvid Reg Entries:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\drivers.desc]
"xvidvfw.dll"="XviD MPEG-4 Video Codec"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32]
"vidc.XVID"="xvidvfw.dll"

XviD Register Filter:
regsvr32.exe /s xvid.ax

Cheers

I prefer winrar...

thx for the answer about the tempmode

sorry for the glitch with "TempMode". I reuploaded it again and also added a md5 checksum, as requested by smashly

That's not what I was requesting. Those packs are bloated since they both have media players. I'm just wanting the codecs. And this is on topic, since I'm requesting ... codecs ... and this thread is about ... codecs.

They both have switches /options to install without the media player!

Thank You for adding MD5 to first post and fixing Tempmode.. All good


MP3 ??????? Argggg, Since no1 will tell me otherwise ....I give up ...
As I said twice before
your entries are WRONG!!!!.....
(no offence meant)


Thank You swgreed for the excellent work you've put into this pack , much appreciated
Thank you Yzöwl for your awsome inf work, it's given me a greater understanding of inf files to be able to see that some of those mp3 entries in current day codecs.inf are adding instead of removing and vice versa..etc

All the best in future work in this codec pack. ( as this pack rocks )
I will stop posting about this now.


cheers.

I have said that I will be looking at making changes but this, when done, will only be passed to swgreed for approval. It is his pack, the fact that I have contributed, gives me no say over changes or fixes. I will look at what I wanted to do and any changes which I consider needed, in good time. As for the changes, I will not be rushing them out. I have no intention of pushing out daily updates on request, like many other applications etc. on these forums. There are many reported things over the last few pages, it would for me be more efficient to wait until the storm has passed before making good.

I'd be glad if Yzöwl would contribute an updated inf-file. With this uninstallation feature, this installation process will be more and more complex.
However, it is not my intention to create another of those countless "codec packs" or compete with existing ones.
The inf-method is a good way to install it silently using cab-compressed files. You also have just the option to install all of it or nothing, unless you edit the inf-installer.

I should have made my self clear ... the media players make the file sizes significantly larger. It's a waste of space to have a media player built into RealAlternative and QuicktimeAlternative ... especially when that media player is not going to be used.

ever heard of a DVD ?

Not all computers come equipped with DVD ROM drives.

Time to buy one then

There was once a codecpack available that featured RA & QT, but it was very crappy... It lacked proper browser support and IMHO it also was too bloated.
You can also see it this way: by installing the "QT & RA alternatives" you already save a lot of space compared to the original versions of QT and RA.

Yeah, I'm going to spend money on all of my customer's computers.

@Dumpy Dooby you could try this codec pack which has QT & RM without MPC.
But it comes with many other codecs as well , so the size part might not suit your needs.
Filter and Codec Pack v3.2.8

cheers

Yeah, that's the one I had been using. It was outdated when I was requesting seperate packs. In any event, it was just updated and I've already added it to my disc. Thanks a bunch.

DivX Decoder updated to 6.2.5.
http://www.divx.com/divx/windows/codec/features/

no , but we advise it to ours
We live in 2006.......not 98

updated to version 2.6
(updated DivX and XviD)

edit: I included an outdated inf-file by mistake. this was just fixed.

Be more specific... Which ones?

MS MPEG4 (encoder):
Oops, this encoder was removed ages ago (MPG4c32.dll & MPG4ds32.ax), maybe I should update the readme-file

Xvid (encoder and decoder) & DiVX 6 (decoder):
Xvid would be enough, but I think it's best to decode the file with the same codec as it was encoded (xvid-> xvid), (divx->divx)
Therefore I also didn't include "fddshow"
The divx decoder also has more finetuning options than xvid. Maybe some people prefer this one...
Also note that there's no divx-encoder!

Why not adding the "VMWare Movie Decoder" to your pack ?
http://www.vmware.com/download/eula/moviedecoder_v55.html

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