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MPCSTAR Changelog

What's new in MPCSTAR 7.0

Nov 23, 2021
  • [PLAYER] support non-integer DPI scaling
  • [PLAYER] fix the bug of the opened file won't been played if already in playlist
  • [CODEC] update LAVFilters to 0.75.1

New in MPCSTAR 6.9 (Oct 16, 2020)

  • [PACKAGE] minor bug fixes

New in MPCSTAR 6.6 (Jun 17, 2020)

  • [PACKAGE] minor bug fixes

New in MPCSTAR 6.5 (Mar 9, 2020)

  • [PLAYER] improve file type association settings
  • [PLAYER] new option for play list, do not keep duplicate files by default
  • [PLAYER] video rotation changed to separate settings for each file
  • [PLAYER] add video aspect ratio: 1.85:1 and 2.35:1
  • [PLAYER] disable screen saver by default also when playing videos in non-fullscreen
  • [PLAYER] fix input bugs for chapter name dialog
  • [PLAYER] fix crash when dragging scroll bar when there are too many files in the play list

New in MPCSTAR 6.4 (Jan 3, 2020)

  • [CODEC] update LAVFilters to 0.74.1

New in MPCSTAR 6.3 (Sep 18, 2019)

  • [PACKAGE] minor bug fixes

New in MPCSTAR 6.2 (Dec 17, 2018)

  • [PLAYER] new 64-bit edition player, better support for UHD video files
  • [PLAYER] support playing .ogv, .webm video file
  • [PLAYER] update translation
  • [PACKAGE] install 64-bit or 32-bit player and codecs automatically
  • [CODEC] update LAVFilters 64 bits to 0.73.1
  • [CODEC] update LAVFilters 32 bits to 0.70.2 compatible with Windows XP
  • [CODEC] add ffdshow filter 64 bits
  • [CODEC] remove deprecated codecs

New in MPCSTAR 6.1 (Oct 18, 2018)

  • [CODEC] Update Ogg Vorbis codecs
  • [PACKAGE] minor bug fixes

New in MPCSTAR 6.0 (Sep 17, 2018)

  • [PACKAGE] minor bug fixes

New in MPCSTAR 5.9 (Aug 28, 2018)

  • [PACKAGE] minor bug fixes

New in MPCSTAR 5.8 (Aug 9, 2018)

  • [PACKAGE] minor bug fixes

New in MPCSTAR 5.7 (Jul 20, 2018)

  • [PLAYER] restore play list width when restart player
  • [PLAYER] do not adjust player window size when open new video file, if fixed window size selected
  • [PLAYER] fix crash when switch video file in full screen mode
  • [PACKAGE] add D3DX9_43.dll which is missing in some system

New in MPCSTAR 5.6 (Jun 18, 2018)

  • [PLAYER] support 4K Ultra-HD video files
  • [PLAYER] support 7.1 audio channels
  • [PLAYER] display chapter info of mkv file in play list
  • [PLAYER] support video contrast, brightness, saturation adjust for DVD
  • [PLAYER] improve file association settings
  • [PLAYER] improve crash report program
  • [CODEC] add LAVFilters, enhance hardware video decoding ability
  • [CODEC] improve VSFilter to support switch embedded subtitle languages in mkv file

New in MPCSTAR 5.5 (Jun 18, 2018)

  • [PLAYER] support HiDPI
  • [PLAYER] add chapter marks to video file, saved as .cue file
  • [CODEC] update ffdshow

New in MPCSTAR 5.4 (Nov 16, 2011)

  • [PLAYER] new option to enable hardware-acceleration by Intel integrated graphics
  • [PLAYER] fix display bugs in play list
  • [CODEC] support hardware-acceleration for h.264 decoding by Intel integrated graphics

New in MPCSTAR 5.3 (Aug 19, 2011)

  • [PLAYER] support auto loading subtitles in zip/rar file
  • [PLAYER] support .divx video file
  • [PLAYER] fix the bug of unable to fast forwards/rewind when playing DVD
  • [CODEC] fix the bugs in rm decoder
  • [CODEC] fix the bug of silence when playing .3gp file

New in MPCSTAR 5.2 (Jun 4, 2011)

  • [PLAYER] improve the Black skin
  • [PLAYER] enhance high-speed playback, up to x64
  • [PLAYER] the language list uses the language names provided by Windows
  • [PLAYER] fix the bug of not to auto-load subtitles when opening video file
  • [CODEC] fix the bugs in mp4 decoder
  • [CODEC] fix the bugs in mpg decoder
  • [CODEC] fix the bugs in rm decoder

New in MPCSTAR 5.1 (Apr 29, 2011)

  • [PLAYER] new skin: Black
  • [PLAYER] improve switching effect of compact mode and full-screen mode
  • [PLAYER] support custom colors of text and background of play list in skin
  • [PLAYER] support custom action of Ctrl + mouse wheel
  • [CODEC] support mov files from Canon DSLR camera
  • [CODEC] improve stability of VSFilter

New in MPCSTAR 5.0 (Mar 3, 2011)

  • [PLAYER] drag the video region to move the whole window
  • [PLAYER] separate the repeat and shuffle options of play list
  • [PLAYER] support customizing the operation of mouse wheel
  • [PLAYER] add icon of 256x256
  • [PLAYER] the interval of volume adjustment by shortcut key changed to 10%
  • [PLAYER] add file association for .m2p
  • [PLAYER] fix the crash when perform video convert under Win7
  • [PLAYER] fix the failure of opening files whose name contain "%"
  • [PLAYER] fix the missing of shortcut key customization for some operations in v4.9
  • [PLAYER] update translations from www.bbcomet.com
  • [CODEC] support play .m2ts video files in BluRay disc
  • [CODEC] in certain situations the settings of subtitle not saved

New in MPCSTAR 4.9 (Sep 14, 2010)

  • [PLAYER] add "Apply" button to Option dialog
  • [PLAYER] improve UI text
  • [PLAYER] program usually crashes in Vista
  • [CODEC] improve stability of RealMedia codec

New in MPCSTAR 4.8 (Sep 2, 2010)

  • [PLAYER] media key can be set as global hot key
  • [PLAYER] media key works when main window minimized
  • [PLAYER] add GUI translation
  • [CODEC] MEncoder not install properly in v4.7
  • [CODEC] RealMedia codec cannot be loaded in certain situation in v4.7

New in MPCSTAR 4.7 (Aug 25, 2010)

  • [PLAYER] sort files in the play list in numerical order
  • [PLAYER] parse corresponding part.met file when playing .part file (eMule downloading file), to get real file name for displaying
  • [PLAYER] add two new options about play list in Tools menu: save when exiting, add similar files
  • [PLAYER] switch UI language from Tools menu. users can help translating in www.bbcomet.com
  • [PLAYER] fix the problem of cannot play files whose name contains # sign
  • [PLAYER] fix default video renderer in XP
  • [PLAYER] fix association problem for m2t
  • [PLAYER] CometPlayer updated
  • [CODEC] fix bugs in RealMedia codec

New in MPCSTAR 4.6 (Aug 11, 2010)

  • [PLAYER] add new audio player: CometPlayer
  • [PLAYER] hide window frame for compact mode
  • [PLAYER] add association for m2ts, m2t, mts
  • [PLAYER] change video renderer in Vista, Win7, to utilize anti-aliasing function
  • [PLAYER] remove Audio Boost panel, enlarge volume range to 300% instead
  • [PLAYER] ignore case when adding similar video file to playlist automatically
  • [PLAYER] improve video play from HTTP URL
  • [PLAYER] fix the bug of silence when play some RealMedia files
  • [CODEC] remove QuickTime codec, using ffdshow instead

New in MPCSTAR 4.5 (May 24, 2010)

  • [PLAYER] support play video file from HTTP URL
  • [PLAYER] support .hlv video file
  • [PLAYER] improve Option dialog layout
  • [PLAYER] download installation package of new version in background automatically if enabled
  • [PLAYER] fix bug: crash when entering Compact Mode
  • [CODEC] remove SCM codec from install package

New in MPCSTAR 4.4 (Mar 25, 2010)

  • [PLAYER] improve crash report program

New in MPCSTAR 4.3 (Mar 19, 2010)

  • [PLAYER] add Play setting page in option dialog. Video setting panel and subtitle display can be disabled to reduce CPU usage
  • [PLAYER] add skin editor in skin setting page of option dialog.
  • [PLAYER] prevent the system from turning off the display while the playing video
  • [PLAYER] bug fix: repeat doesn't work if only one file in playlist.

New in MPCSTAR 4.2 (Dec 30, 2009)

  • [PLAYER] support display dual subtitles
  • [PLAYER] switch video aspect ratio and audio stream in video file from status bar
  • [PLAYER] remember last selected aspect ratio of video file
  • [PLAYER] support new output format in video file convert
  • [PLAYER] download new version install package when check update
  • [PLAYER] fix the problem of setting speaker for mkv file with multiple audio-stream

New in MPCSTAR 4.1 (Sep 21, 2009)

  • Add compact dispay mode
  • Add subtitle adjust panel
  • Add audio boost panel
  • Display video resolution in status bar

New in MPCSTAR 4.0 (Sep 21, 2009)

  • new option in video menu: rotate 90, 180, or 270 degree
  • bug fix: program possibly could not exit normally after system resumed from standby or hibernate
  • bug fix: program may crash when play certain files that not downloaded completely
  • bug fix: seek bar does not refresh when seek using hotkey after paused

New in MPCSTAR 3.9 (Sep 21, 2009)

  • new option for fast/slow playback: keep pitch
  • add default hotkey for next/previous file
  • fix the bug that sometimes the cursor and status bar won't hide in full screen mode
  • fix the bug that sometimes the jump forwards/backwards hotkey will take action twice