I guess this format is not very common...

Okay, but that's not addressing the issue. It's a straw man and irrelivant.

Dumpy Dooby, to settle the issue, once and for all, no, your request will not be implemented.

If you really need it, download the package, implement your additions and repackage it!

Thank you for the update

Same old issue that I've mentioned before , you know the one I stopped posting about.
Can't understand why it hasn't been resolved yet , specially since I've posted the resolve to it and it's only mild easy changes in the inf to resolove.

Happy at an update and little dissapointed at the same time.
Regaurdless , the update is greatly appreciated.

Until next update
Good luck and cheers.

Uploaded the update.
Version number remains 2.6!

hi, why am i getting that bad looking icons on my control panel? i'm using 1024x768 32bit resolution.how to solve this problem? also i used Kelsenellenelvian direct addon. tnx

The ico files used for the controlpanel icons were only 8-bit (=256 colors)

By the way:
Version 2.7 is out.

The new Xvid-files fixed some compatibility issues with DivX

Thank you for the update swgreed. (hadn't checked the pack out for a while, still to try it out yet)
It's a shame that CPL Gen doesn't support higher bit icons ,
Originally I replaced all them low bit icons in the cpls with reshacker...

But in the end I opted for one cpl called Codec Configuration.
When launched it opens my little floating customisable toolbar that has shortcuts to all my differant codecs cofnfiguration.
Dang my control panel was littered with 13 or so codec cpls from differant codecs I use.
Made the toolbar with AutoIt , after a couple months I now got it almost the way I want..lol
Toolbar now supports add as many shortcut buttons as you like (atm upto 30), add params to your shortcut , icons of your choice , user configurable transparency, option to auto close windows control panel (if open) once my codcconf.cpl is launched.
Mind you there's still some issues to resolve with it, once resolved I'll post it (can't give a time frame atm)

Cheers

Cheers Smashly - sounds like a great solution - I look forward to seeing the fruits of your labour!

Update:
AC3 Filter updated to version 1.04a

AC3 Filter is now at 1.09a

I believe all the majority require is a codec pack that ensures whatever type of video or audio file they play, they won't need to download and install a codec. The inclusion of decoders and other bits and bobs is bloat for your average joe.

laze.

Just a minor update today, see 1st posting.

updated to XviD 1.1.2 final stable and
updated GSpot to 2.60 b03

Hello swgreed and thank you for the codec pack. I just want to know that are all your codec freeware and are they freeware for corporate use?

Another question is does anybody know if Quicktime and Real alterantive codes are freeware / legal in corporate use?

t. FinMaky

All the CoDecs provided by Swgreed can be freely used in a corporate environment. Most decoders are free.

As for QuickTime and Real Player. Technically the decoders are free for commercial use. But we are not legally allowed to repackage them from the original.

Basically, Real and Quicktime alternatives can be used in a corporate environment freely. The distribution of these alternative packages violates their licence. But having them installed in a corporate environment and not paying for them is not illegal

Thanks, It was Cyberlink and elecard that I was not sure about. As for Q&R alternatives the deal is pretty much what I expected.

hi swgreed! would there be a release of the MSFN codec pack anytime soon (as a New Year's present)? thanks!

Useful codecs?
I don't get it, how can it be useful to add the DivX codec when the XviD codec got DivX decoding support?

I'm testing the pack and I can not get the dvd:s to play with windows mediaplayer 10/11. Does it work? MS dvd comp. check says the same error as wmp: No codec found. Mediaplayer classic plays dvd:s just fine, but I don't want to install anything more than codecs.

Update!

see 1st post for details:
- DivX Decoder to v6.5.0.0
- Cyberlink DVD Decoder to v6.0.3614
- GSpot 2.60 RC1

thanks swgreed! maybe not in time for new year's release request ... but in time for valentines! thanks again!

But just in time for Chinese New Year

updated to v3.1

(includes DivX 6.5.1 decoder)

Ok - I don't have the time or patience to read 37 pages. I apologize for asking you to repeat stuff as I am rather certain that these questions/comments have been answered/replied to.

1. No LAME?!
2. I do a decent amount of encoding; will this pack be able to handle encoding divx and xvid? I'm rather newbish when it comes to how the codecs work and whatnot, I just use them.
3. Props on the codec pack. Your sig says 3.1 and the main post says 3.0 - might wanna fix that

If somebody would PM me a link/links to some good literature on what all the options in the codec configuration MEAN (I learn best when the guide explains concepts rather than "do this") I'd appreciate it.

Thanks,
Overkill

I also am having the same problem. On a fresh XP install with WMP11 and this codec pack, I cannot play DVDs using WMP11.
Any ideas?

No need to install: Just dont remove old Windows Media Player via nLite, rename mplayerc.exe to mplayer2.exe, modifype & cab it, then replace with mplayer2.ex_ in i386 directory

Any chance of getting this pack updated?
Many components have been updated but this pack remains unchanged.

Try this pack - the author is constantly updating/improving it - http://www.msfn.org/board/Vista_Codec_Pack...sta_t66826.html

I have. It doesn't include the codecs in this pack (Indeo, M$ WMP 8,9,10, etc)

I'm going to give K-lite a shot.

Update follows shortly

Get the update now

Awesome!

Thank you.

There are a couple of problems I noticed with the 3.2 release.

You may download this fixed version

Cheers Yzowl - what did you fix?

• Two of the archived files were not being installed
• Older version files now not installed over newer versions and without prompts
• Release version updated in inf

I reviewed and reuploaded the installer with Yzöwl's updated inf-file.
By abandoning on the cab-compressing, the installer could even get reduced in file size

(File version and download location remain the same -> see 1st page)

Hey m8 I noticed what could potentially be a coupla more problems with your inf plus I saw some room for improvement.

It installs faster with this inf and has a comfirmation box for the uninstall (no accidental uninstalls)
Please just look at it and give it a try.
There is still a little room for improvement I will polish it up more if you decide you like it.
I have liked your pack from the start and hope I can help improve it this way.
It no longer uses a variable for the codecs location, the inf defaults to the folder it is in.
Please ask any questions you want I know quite a bit about inf files.
They can do wonderfull magic.
Tested several x's on a live install and a svcpack style install.

updated to v3.3, see 1st posting

Well 37pages is a lot to read so if this has been asked already sorry in advance.......but I was having this problem with 3.2 and I just tryed 3.3 and I get the same error :




Any ideas??

Quick guess:
A previous version of the pack has not been uninstalled or has uninstalled incorrectly. The file l3codecx.old still exists and needs removing prior to the new install.

Updated to version 3.4!

Updated in 3.4:
* DivX 6.7.0 [Decoder]
* Cyberlink DVD Decoder [version 8.0.0.2103]
* AC3 Filter 1.46b + CPL

So yeah, installed this via inf on an already running system (vista 32bit). All but l3codecx.ax got copied, but it still didnt work with wmp11 and mpc. So i looked for an uninstall, but couldnt find any I also tried to manually delete the files but could only remove 15 or so files, and the control panel applets are still there but not working.

Suggestions?

To be honest with you, I've no idea if this pack is VISTA ready and it's been a long time since I looked at the installation to know whether it can be improved in that regard.

Any attempt to change the pack too much would be reasonably pointless due to the existence of the Vista Codec Package already available here.

Right, a second "Vista Codec Pack" would indeed be rather pointless.
Maybe I should rename this one here to "MSFN XP Codec-Pack"

If you unzip the installer-exe (e.g. with WinRAR) you can easily find out, which files were added to your system32 directory. Control panel applets have an .cpl extension.
I guess Vista is really rather strict on admin rights. This might be the reason why it doesn't install properly...

Yeah, i realized that after checking the Vista forum and its codecpack (which didnt work either, but that could be because of this pack still being in there)

But i havent changed the pack whatsoever :/



Maybe XP in the name would be better
I tried to remove the files (copy into system32, they stay selected, shift+delete) but Vista complains about access on some files, i havent tried safemode yet tho.
I ran the codecpack with admin rights too, no dice :/.. ah well, safemode it is hopefully.. Thanks for a great XP pack tho

updated to version 3.5

reuploaded again:

iconv.dll was missing (needed for registering ac3filter.ax successfully)

Thanks to Yzöwl, version 3.5 was shrinked to a filesize of 6.1 MB

I saw that you posted this in 2004, and was quite surprised that Cole2k.net isn't just still there, but is also up to date!

very nice...



The original post with the MSFN codec pack was edited recently, but it wasn't mentioned if the actual codec pack had been brought up to date, or if its still all codecs from 2004...