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Windows Essentials Codec Pack 2.2b
- Softonic rating:
- License:
- Free
- Added:
- April 17, 2007
- Updated:
- February 18, 2009
- Publisher:
- Mediacodec
- File size:
- 8.6 MB
- Downloads:
- 348,573
“Play all the movies and music files you download”
Codecs are essential elements on your system, as they enable you to play audio and video files.
With Windows Essentials Codec Pack you get a complete collection of all the codecs you need to play most video and audio files you find on the Internet – up to 99% of them, according to the developer.
Windows Essentials Codec Pack includes filters and codecs for many formats, though only one of them per format to reduce the risk of conflicts and errors. The pack also includes codec configuration tools and a copy of Media Player Classic.
The pack is very easy to install. Simply launch the executable file and follow the instructions. During the installation process you'll be able to select which codecs you want to install and which you don't need. Also, as the pack includes a special update utility, you'll always have the latest version on your PC.
Windows Essentials Codec Pack includes all the codecs you need to play most audio and video files on your system. The pack includes a media player and is updated automatically.
Languages:
English
Windows Essentials Codec Pack supports the following formats:
3GP, AAC, AC3, APE, AVI, DivX, 3ivx, DAT, h.264, x264, AVC, Nero Digital, DTS, FLV, FLAC, HD-MOV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, M4A, MPC, MP3, MP4, MO3, MOD, MKV/MKA, MTM, OFR, TTA, OGG/OGM, S3M, Vorbis, VOB, WavPack, ATRAC3, XviD, XM, WV, UMX
Recent changes in Windows Essentials Codec Pack:
- Fixed FFDShow physical core correct value
- Fixed Media Player Classic extention registry associations
- Fixed DVD Playback support
- Fixed DVD / CD Autorun not responding
- Added new tool: WECP Media Repair Tool
- Added new tool: Autorun Repair Wizard
- Added Gabest FLV Splitter (v1.1.796)
- Added Gabest MPEG-2 Decoder Filter (v1.1.796)
- Added Gabest VobSub & TextSub filter (v1.1.796)
- Added CoreWavePack (v1.1.1)
- Added Haali Media Splitter (v1.8.122.18)
- Switched to Media Player Classic - Homecinema (v.1.1.796)
OS requirements for Windows Essentials Codec Pack:
- OS: Win2000/XP
Pros
- You can choose which codecs to install and which not
- Includes Media Player Classic and other configuration tools
- Automatic updates
Cons
- You can only choose codecs during installation
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I only wanted the MKV Codec .......... but which, if any, is it?
During install, you can choose which components you want to install, however, there is no obvious codec for MKV! So it seems your choice is a) to install everything, and hope one of them fixes the ... read more
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