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Introducing QuickTime Lite for VCP ...

This installation will provide full browser support for viewing and downloading files in the QuickTime format.

The Vista Codec Package will no longer includes any QuickTime components. VCP is fully capable of MOV and 3GP playback without any QuickTime software installed. This release of QuickTime Lite for VCP uses the original MSI installer from Apple to install a 'lite' version of QuickTime which will provide full browser support for viewing and downloading QuickTime files. It installs a single shortcut to the VistaCodecs\32Bit Tools directory. It does not install the Player, Image Viewer or Java components which are part of a full QuickTime installation.

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The contained files are NOT branded as beta in any way. The releases are datestamped (inside and out) to distinguish between them. When I prepare new files, the datestamp posted above will reflect the latest build(s) available.

These releases are available to anyone reading this topic at anytime including users without MSFN accounts. Users without MSFN accounts can easily contact me by using the donate button which reveals an email address that I monitor regularily.

I would also like to take this oppurtunity to say THANKS to all the previous VCP BETA testers.

* for future use *

Filetypes are no longer associated. MPC is no longer part of the package.
After this pack is installed, any player will play any filetype.



shark

I completely replaced the quicktime component with the 7.04 version.

- Updated February 20th, 2006.

shark

* removed *

* removed *

current version is 3.1.2 with a build date of 03.12.2006

The installer is now compatible with T-13/12/9 installations.



shark

this program is really nice and i'm planing to use it tnx

yes, i already use it and i'll definitely put it in my next uacd. Thx for this great rls, i love it!

Thnx so much bro, very great pack.

hey... great pack, but what's the future plan?

will there be any new versions?

As previously posted, I’m unable to upload updates at this time because i don’t have highspeed internet access. This project will always be a work in progress, and I have made several updates since v3.1.2 (current internal version is 3.2.0). The most notable update other than updated codecs/filters is that I’ve made the ffdshow components separately uninstallable without removing the entire package. I intend to return to the city (and highspeed access) aprox. mid June.

shark

kool, ur right i don't need anything else

Now there's a 2 thumbs up response. glad you've found it useful.

shark

**** this thing gets updated so quickly... thx sharky

wow, 3.5 milestone thx bro!

You're welcome, and this release is more of a milestone than you realize. This package is now developed to the point where i will begin to focus on user options such as what to install, where to install etc. Dont expect to see any of these types of releases anytime soon. I will continue to provide updated packages for unattended installs in the meantime.

shark

I think in all honesty, you're just re-inventing the wheel...
But I'm not one to discourage anyone. keep up the good work.

Sometimes that wheel is in need of a new tire.


shark

i don't format because of your pack, but i need to format very often in the last time.

so just wanted to say to you, 3.5.1 works perfect, too

Thanks Shark, this is the best codec pack around, worked great, installed great. time to update to your latest version..


ScOOt3r!

good to hear from a few satisfied users. Thanks for the comments.

Updated to version 3.5.4 on August 18, 2006

3.5.4 changelog:
- FFDshow components updated to (t74) built Aug 16, 2006
- MeGUI components updated to 2.3.2192
- added VMware movie decoder 5.5.2.29772
- RealMedia components reconfigured/added for increased support
- language support implementation completed - Tribune, Danke fuer Ihre Hilfe


shark

Thanks for the comments.
As for multiple formats for the same thing? the answer is simple, when i 1st started making this package, i had no idea what i was doing other than getting all my vids to play on a clean install without hunting down filters/codecs.
Your timing to visit my thread is just right because i have just completed a total overhauled of the installer/installation and cut back tremendously on whats included, and what is not.

Updated to version 4.0.0 on September 11, 2006

4.0.0 HIGHLIGHTS:
- select installation location (not in unattended mode)
- select whats installed (not in unattended mode although after installation, through add/remove/[change], you may remove items safely)
- select installation localization/language - for languages other than English, you needs to be repack the addon using the switch /L xxxx specifying your localization string. The language strings are included with the distributed fcpack_addon. Current languages included: Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish. PM me if you want another language supported. I still need to prepare a full changelog - will do a.s.a.p.

This release is distrubuted in 3 versions: ADDON / MSI / EXE


shark

Hi,Shark007
Thanks for continuous update !
Now i found the way to make your addon work properly.
it's all because of nlite remove components in my system
not about regtweak.i think rebuild cabinet file process by
nlite causing an error.

All components that safe to be removed is the components
which no need to decom-recompress cabinet file eg. Tour ,Search assistant.

Now,it's work great on my system (3.6.4). i'll try 4.0 this evening.
My dialup connection is hot now...

I'm glad you were able to figure out what was causing all your troubles with the 3.x versions. Sorry i couldn't be of more assistance. I'm also glad to see you're still using my package.
4.x is a huge improvement over 3.x - I'm sure you're going to like the changes. Most notable is the abilty to selective install/remove components.

Another big improvement is that new releases are able to detect past (4.x) releases and upgrade them. This means continued support well beyond the intial installation of windows.

shark

Thanks Shark this one works fine.

Great job


ScOOt3r!

I used to use K-LiteCodecs all the time, but I must say that your are doing much more better, especially QT is a great add. I'll use yours from now on

Thanks Shark, keep coming with rocks

I love this pack, i've seen much improvements
overall this pack is Great

Wished u could tell me how to pack, install & interate this with Media Player Classic>>>

Glad you like it.

I have no idea what you are trying to do. Seems like you're using the general distribution EXE. This is meant for public release, not unattended installs. Choose one of the other methods, the addon contains a switchless installer EXE, or the MSI, which accepts usual msi switches.

shark

wow shark,

really have to thank you for this GREAT pack... use it since a long time, and it was always a great value!

Good work, you should get rid of AviSplitter.ax because it creates incorrect time stamp when used with Aud-X or ffdshow when upmixing 32 bit or float pcm raw data. MpaDecFilter.ax is also not needed at all, stock Windows can decode mpeg audio fine, this codec also steals other codecs tasks.

CoreAAC would be nice addition for handling mpeg 4 audio. You should also get rid of Gabest/Nero stream splitters (mp4, matroska, avi etc.) since Haali's superior media splitter does that and other codecs that do same take that away from Haali. To sum up, you included more than one codec to do work, and since Haali Media Splitter is much more stable over Gabest or Nero you should get rid of them.

I also think that using H 264 encoder through command line and xvid through xbid_encraw is much better option than MeGui.

I'm always looking for quality input. Thank you very much for the information/opinion. I'm not a media guru. I doubleclick a video file and hope that it plays. You can expect several of these suggestions to be implemented in my next release.

Keep em coming if you have more ideas of improvement . . .

shark

You may want to upgrade avisynth http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?t=116044 . Some of the files that you included with ffdshow are not needed as for newer builds, (audxlib.def, audxlib.dll, ff_x264.dll ... you can compare by installing newest ffdshow) from http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/ffdshow...t/?sort_by=date I always prefer builds from clsid because they're rock stable. He updates it daily. Files like ffvdub.vdf are unneeded, they're used by virtualdub and they're suppose to be in plugins folder when that program is installed. If I was use I would move all .ax to system32 except ffdshow.ax, I would put all files from ffdshow into a folder in your FilterCodecPack folder. Files like x264vfw.dll with vfw are virtually useless without virtualdubmod, and x264vfw.dll is especially very outdated, it hasn't been updated for about year because vfw is 1995 technology that is now replaced by
CLI such as x264.exe

I can't realy tell you more because I haven't installed it especially with registry entries.
This is how I encode in high profile h.264


And in with XviD encraw


Both use 1000kbps bit rate and b-frames, both are maxed out, some call it "the insane quality". Without AviSynth scripting this wouldn't be possible, so stick with megui because I don't believe that many people understand it completely.

version 4.0.5 is available.


changelog:
- FFDshow components updated to t195-clsid
- removed several redundant filters/files
- added CoreAAC
- updated AviSynth to release date 09/16/06

Most of nfm's suggestions are implemented. Thanks nfm

shark

Cool effort there, hats off to you! I really appreciate your work! All kind of codec. . Thanks for a great addon!

Updated to version 4.0.7 on September 28, 2006

changelog:
- several registry edits (thanks cyberloner)
- added fcchandlers' AC3 acm codec
- FFDshow components updated to t288-clsid
- file restructing/placement and alignment of removal functions
- MeGUI has been removed from the distribution - use doom9's forum to stay informed of this ware

shark

pheww this thing gets updated like hell. hard to keep uo..

thx for ur hard work sharky

I'm glad you've been using my package.

On September 11th, I released version 4.0

This release was a total rewrite of the entire previous packaging. The most notable changes are the ability to choose what is installed using the public redistributable and after an unattended install, through add/remove programs, you can select to remove specific portions without removing the entire package.

Although I’ve maintained functionality throughout this transition, there is plenty of room for improvement. Without input from MSFN users, none of this would have been possible. I’m hopeful most users have bared with me throughout the 4.x transition and soon this package will have settled into its own little niche.

Future releases will recognize previous releases and perform upgrades, so there is full support well beyond the initial unattended installation.

shark

confirmed.

4.0.8 changelog:
- fix compatibilty issue with the Opera web browser
- minor registry edits
- obsolete file removals
- msi optimization

Updated to version 4.1.0 on October 01, 2006

changlog:
- fix playback issues with MP4/H264 video
- set removal item for QuickTime MP3 plugins from firefox plugins allowing save
- added an icon to allow modifying the package without going to add/remove programs
- fixed several issues with files being left in system32 after uninstall

shark

All these little tweaks and improvements you make between versions, if I upgrade my current version do I still get the benefits of the reg tweaks and uninstaller improvements? By the way, thanks for the great codec pack.

Thanks for trying it out. Since the package doesnt associate filetypes any player can make use of them. All you need to do is associate filetypes to your favorite player and you're good to go.

Although the package will perform upgrades to previously released versions i suggest that you uninstall/reinstall any ware instead of upgrading. Upgrades arent perfect and in testing upgrade scenario's, redundant files from one package to the next are sometimes left behind. I've also noticed that redundant registry entries are sometimes not removed either. Using uninstall assures you that you have a clean install of the currently distributed package.

Thanks for using this package. Its come a long way from its' beginnings as a personal solution that i decided to share here on MSFN. Through user input, this package has become the best single install solution available today.

shark

Thanks for an awesome package. Tried many others before but wasn't completely happy. Now I am.

Wow! fantastic codec pack! Thank you so much!!
Please drop all icons from the systray

happy to see a perfect pack is born

Glad to hear it.

I'm looking for BETA testers who are installing Windows Media Player 11 but using alternate players. PM me if interested. With the PM, please tell me if WMP was installed or integrated. runoncex = installed, using boooggy's addon file = integrated - BETA CLOSED -

shark

Updated to version 4.1.7 on November 10, 2006

changelog:
- add DivX decoder
- add ogg/flac audio codecs
- update CyberLink DVD decoder
- update several Gabest components
- update FFDshow components to t514
- update CoreAAC audio component
- improve installation proccess for WMV support
- remove obsolete Intel components


shark

Thanks a lot Shark for this one
Really very good one

Many TNX Shark007 for this VERY VERY VERY useful package.

Dorry for bothering you... Couldn't find the download link for the addon/unattend package, none in the first page of this post neither in yr site.

Regards
coucou

Thanks for the comments

The recommended unattended installation....
look in that paragraph in the 1st post for the integration file.

It is somewhat hidden on purpose because it is hosted on a private server donated by Dumpy Dooby and i was hoping to avoid random hits on his server to prolong its longevity.

shark