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Vista Codec Package Changelog

What's new in Vista Codec Package 7.2.0

Jun 18, 2017
  • Update LAV filters 69.85
  • Update Gabest filters 1.5.1.2630
  • Update Icaros 3.02B2
  • Fix subtitle crash in 64bit player

New in Vista Codec Package 7.1.0 (Apr 22, 2016)

  • update LAV filters 68.28
  • update Gabest filters 1.4.6.1432
  • update Icaros 3.0 RC4 (new GUI)

New in Vista Codec Package 7.0.0 (Oct 12, 2015)

  • notable updates (current):
  • update LAV filters 66.20
  • update Gabest filters 1.4.6.864
  • update Icaros 3.0 RC1 (new GUI)
  • fix subtitle crash in 64bit player

New in Vista Codec Package 6.9.0 (Jul 15, 2015)

  • update LAV filters v.65.26
  • update Gabest filters 1.4.5.501
  • update MediaInfo DLL 775
  • update Icaros 3.0 Beta2 (new GUI)
  • fix subtitle crash in 64bit player

New in Vista Codec Package 6.8.5 (Apr 14, 2015)

  • update LAV filters v64.51
  • update Gabest filters 1.4.4.286
  • update MediaInfo DLL 773
  • update Icaros 230 beta 5
  • update x264vfw 2538

New in Vista Codec Package 6.8.1 (Oct 27, 2014)

  • update LAV filters
  • update Icaros
  • support Dolby Atmos audio
  • improved HEVC decoding
  • Allow HEVC hardware acceleration
  • improved subtitle support

New in Vista Codec Package 6.7.8 (Oct 5, 2014)

  • update LAV filters
  • update Icaros
  • support Dolby Atmos audio
  • improved HEVC decoding
  • Allow HEVC hardware acceleration
  • improved subtitle support

New in Vista Codec Package 6.7.5 (Jul 29, 2014)

  • update all codecs
  • combine 32/64bit installers into one

New in Vista Codec Package 6.7.0 (Jun 23, 2014)

  • update FFDshow
  • update LAV filters
  • update Gabest filters
  • update VSFilter (DirectVobSub)

New in Vista Codec Package 6.6.5 (Mar 5, 2014)

  • update LAV filters .61
  • update Gabest filters 4572
  • update FFDshow 4530
  • update DirectVobSub 2.41.88

New in Vista Codec Package 6.6.1 (Nov 20, 2013)

  • update LAV filters
  • update Gabest filters
  • update FFDshow
  • update Icaros
  • enable H265/HEVC and VP9 playback
  • App bug fixes

New in Vista Codec Package 6.6.0 (Nov 18, 2013)

  • update LAV filters
  • update Gabest filters
  • update FFDshow
  • update Icaros
  • enable H265/HEVC and VP9 playback

New in Vista Codec Package 6.5.2 (Apr 6, 2013)

  • fix subtitles on Vista

New in Vista Codec Package 6.5.1 (Apr 5, 2013)

  • update LAV filters 55.3+
  • update Gabest filters be2418
  • update FFDshow 4505

New in Vista Codec Package 6.5.0 (Apr 3, 2013)

  • update LAV filters 55.3+
  • update Gabest filters be2387
  • update x264 encoder 2274
  • update FFDshow 4504
  • update DCBassSource 152
  • update Icaros 2.21b2

New in Vista Codec Package 6.4.6 (Jan 12, 2013)

  • update LAV filters 55.1
  • update Gabest 6537
  • update x264 encoder 2245

New in Vista Codec Package 6.4.5 (Jan 8, 2013)

  • update LAV filters 54.1+
  • update FFDshow 4500
  • uodate Icaros 2.1.5

New in Vista Codec Package 6.4.4 (Dec 26, 2012)

  • update LAV filters 54.1+
  • update Gabests filters 6391
  • update FFDshow 4496
  • fix ac3filter config

New in Vista Codec Package 6.4.3 (Dec 11, 2012)

  • update LAV filters 54.1+
  • update Gabests filters 6318
  • update FFDshow 4494
  • update Icaros 2.11

New in Vista Codec Package 6.4.2 (Dec 3, 2012)

  • update LAV filters 54.1
  • update Gabests filters
  • update x264 encoder 2230
  • update Icaros (fix XP thumbnails)

New in Vista Codec Package 6.4.1 (Nov 21, 2012)

  • update LAV filters 53.2+
  • update Gabests filters
  • update FFDshow 4493
  • update DirectVobSub (xy-vsfilter)

New in Vista Codec Package 6.4.0 (Nov 5, 2012)

  • update LAV filters
  • update Gabests filters
  • update FFDshow
  • update DCBassSource
  • update Icaros

New in Vista Codec Package 6.3.6 (Sep 14, 2012)

  • update LAV filters .51.3+
  • update Gabests filters
  • allow LiveTV playback in non-Microsoft players

New in Vista Codec Package 6.3.5 (Sep 4, 2012)

  • update LAV filters .51.3+
  • update FFDshow 4486
  • update DCbass Source 1.5.1
  • update Mediainfo 7.60
  • update Gabests filters 5932
  • update Icaros 2.1.1

New in Vista Codec Package 6.3.4 (Aug 11, 2012)

  • update LAV filters .51.3+
  • update Gabests filters 5757
  • update IntelQuickSync .38
  • fix extender support

New in Vista Codec Package 6.3.2 (Jul 30, 2012)

  • update LAV filters .51.3+
  • update Gabests filters 5672
  • update IntelQuickSync .37
  • update DC-Bass filters 1.5
  • update x264 encoder r2208
  • update AAC ACM Codec 1.9
  • update AC-3 ACM Codec 2.2

New in Vista Codec Package 6.3.1 (Jul 19, 2012)

  • update LAV filters .51.2+
  • update FFDshow 4475
  • update Gabests filters 5555
  • update AC3Filter 2.5b
  • update Icaros Thumbnailing 2.1b2

New in Vista Codec Package 6.3.0 (Jun 2, 2012)

  • remove Bing toolbar
  • update LAV filters .50.5+
  • update FFDshow 4461
  • update Gabests filters
  • update AC3Filter 2.3a
  • update DC-Base 1.4
  • update x264 encoder 2200
  • add ALT LiveTV support
  • update Icaros Thumbnailing

New in Vista Codec Package 6.2.6 (Feb 28, 2012)

  • update LAV filters .48+
  • update Gabests filters 4109
  • update FFDshow 4345

New in Vista Codec Package 6.2.5 (Feb 24, 2012)

  • update LAV filters .47
  • update FFDshow 4332
  • update Gabests filters 4090
  • update Intel QuickSync r41

New in Vista Codec Package 6.2.1 (Jan 30, 2012)

  • update LAV filters .45
  • update FFDshow 4284
  • update Gabests filters 4008

New in Vista Codec Package 6.2.0 (Jan 26, 2012)

  • update LAV filters .44+
  • update FFDshow 4279
  • update Gabests filters 4002
  • update x264vfw 2146
  • update MediaInfo dll 753
  • update Icaros v131
  • fix Settings App errors

New in Vista Codec Package 6.1.2 (Dec 12, 2011)

  • update LAV filters .42+
  • update FFDshow 4140
  • update Gabests filters 3889
  • update Settings Application
  • fix filetype associations

New in Vista Codec Package 6.0.0 (Sep 17, 2011)

  • Integrate the LAV filters
  • set all new playback defaults

New in Vista Codec Package 5.9.8 (Aug 1, 2011)

  • update ffdshow 3959
  • update gabest 3522
  • update x264 encoder 2044
  • update MediaInfo Lib 7.47
  • add 10bit decoding

New in Vista Codec Package 5.9.7 (May 13, 2011)

  • update ffdshow 3847
  • update gabest 3103
  • fix AVI/m4v

New in Vista Codec Package 5.9.6 (May 7, 2011)

  • update ffdshow 3838
  • update gabest 3085
  • fix ac3 passthrough

New in Vista Codec Package 5.9.5 (Apr 30, 2011)

  • fix AVI playback
  • update ffdshow 3827

New in Vista Codec Package 5.9.4 (Apr 28, 2011)

  • update ffdshow 3828
  • update Gabest 3052

New in Vista Codec Package 5.9.3 (Mar 30, 2011)

  • update ffdshow 3800
  • update Gabest 2996
  • fix thumbnails for several filetypes

New in Vista Codec Package 5.9.2 (Mar 21, 2011)

  • update ffdshow 3779
  • update Gabest 2990
  • update Haali

New in Vista Codec Package 5.9.1 (Feb 14, 2011)

  • update ffdshow 3755
  • update Gabest 2917
  • add x264 encoder

New in Vista Codec Package 5.9.0 (Jan 11, 2011)

  • update ffdshow 3730
  • update Gabest 2833

New in Vista Codec Package 5.8.9 (Jan 4, 2011)

  • update ffdshow 3717
  • fix aac to ac3 encoding

New in Vista Codec Package 5.8.8 (Dec 29, 2010)

  • update ffdshow 3707
  • update gabest filters 2808
  • this release contains important updates

New in Vista Codec Package 5.8.7 (Dec 15, 2010)

  • update ffdshow 3685
  • update gabest filters 2772

New in Vista Codec Package 5.8.5 (Nov 25, 2010)

  • update ffdshow 3631
  • update gabest filters 2741

New in Vista Codec Package 5.8.4 (Oct 21, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 2689
  • update ffdshow subtitle settings
  • update dc/bass filters 1.3/2.46

New in Vista Codec Package 5.8.3 (Oct 2, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 2616
  • update ffdshow 3597

New in Vista Codec Package 5.8.2 (Sep 9, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 2505
  • update ffdshow 3562

New in Vista Codec Package 5.8.1 (Aug 13, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 2225
  • update ffdshow 3530

New in Vista Codec Package 5.7.9 (Jul 16, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 2121
  • update ffdshow 3512
  • support WebM without haali

New in Vista Codec Package 5.7.8 (Jul 6, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 2099
  • update ffdshow 3498
  • improve subtitle support

New in Vista Codec Package 5.7.7 (Jun 24, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 2067
  • update ffdshow 3483
  • update WebM support

New in Vista Codec Package 5.7.6 (Jun 3, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 1984
  • update ffdshow 3466
  • update WebM support

New in Vista Codec Package 5.7.4 (May 21, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 1889
  • update ffdshow 3444
  • update Haali 1.10.175.0
  • add support for WebM files

New in Vista Codec Package 5.7.2 (May 20, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 1889
  • update ffdshow 3444
  • update Haali 1.10.175.0
  • add support for WebM files

New in Vista Codec Package 5.7.0 (May 16, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 1883
  • update ffdshow 3441

New in Vista Codec Package 5.6.9 (May 6, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 1845
  • update ffdshow 3406
  • these are important updates

New in Vista Codec Package 5.6.8 (Apr 22, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 1802
  • update ffdshow 3370
  • enable Preview pane for all filetypes
  • settings application updates

New in Vista Codec Package 5.6.7 (Apr 8, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 1779
  • update ffdshow 3350

New in Vista Codec Package 5.6.6 (Apr 1, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 1774
  • update ffdshow 3343
  • update Haali 1.10.120.15
  • fix high CPU usage

New in Vista Codec Package 5.6.5 (Mar 25, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 1764
  • update ffdshow 3334
  • minor interface bug fixes

New in Vista Codec Package 5.6.4 (Mar 15, 2010)

  • update Haali 1.10.90.19
  • update gabests filters 1752
  • update ffdshow 3317

New in Vista Codec Package 5.6.3 (Mar 9, 2010)

  • improved VNC compatibility
  • make transparency switchable
  • update gabests filters 1705
  • update ffdshow 3309

New in Vista Codec Package 5.6.2 (Feb 26, 2010)

  • redesigned configuration app
  • update gabests filters 1697
  • update ffdshow 3877
  • update FFmpeg Licensing info

New in Vista Codec Package 5.6.1 (Feb 22, 2010)

  • interface bug fixes
  • add new tools to misc tab
  • update gabests filters 1680
  • update ffdshow 3277
  • include FFmpeg Licensing info

New in Vista Codec Package 5.6.0 (Feb 18, 2010)

  • user account bugfixes
  • add tool, media center playlist
  • update gabests filters 1659
  • update ffdshow 3268
  • interface bug fixes

New in Vista Codec Package 5.5.9 (Feb 18, 2010)

  • add tool, media center playlist
  • update gabests filters 1659
  • update ffdshow 3268
  • interface bug fixes

New in Vista Codec Package 5.5.8 (Feb 8, 2010)

  • fix S/PDIF audio bug
  • update gabests filters 1635
  • update ffdshow 3255

New in Vista Codec Package 5.5.7 (Feb 6, 2010)

  • improve s/pdif integration/usage
  • add auto-speaker detection/configuration
  • auto-disable mkv thumbnails/CoreAVC
  • update gabests filters 1614

New in Vista Codec Package 5.5.6 (Feb 4, 2010)

  • update gabests filters 1602
  • update ffdshow 3254
  • improve AC3Filter integration
  • improve interface functionality

New in Vista Codec Package 5.5.5 (Jan 28, 2010)

  • add save codec list to desktop
  • add option to rebuild WMP library
  • set Divx H264 decoder default
  • update gabests filters 1557
  • update ffdshow 3233
  • fix TrueHD audio

New in Vista Codec Package 5.5.4 (Jan 19, 2010)

  • update ffdshow 3207
  • update Gabests filters 1529
  • add transparency to the settings app
  • intigrate FFDshow DXVA selections
  • add Windows features accessability

New in Vista Codec Package 5.5.3 (Jan 15, 2010)

  • update FFDshow 3202
  • add DXVA for FFDshow
  • add Merit adjustment for H264

New in Vista Codec Package 5.5.2 (Dec 30, 2009)

  • update ffdshow 3171
  • update Gabests filters 1453
  • fix ffdshow H264 playback

New in Vista Codec Package 5.5.1 (Dec 28, 2009)

  • update ffdshow 3171
  • update Gabests filters 1453
  • improve settings app awareness

New in Vista Codec Package 5.5.0 (Dec 18, 2009)

  • add MPC audio renderer
  • update ffdshow 3164
  • update Gabests filters 1418

New in Vista Codec Package 5.4.9.5 (Nov 26, 2009)

  • update ffdshow 3136
  • update Gabests filters 1356
  • add automatic checking for updates

New in Vista Codec Package 5.4.9 (Nov 18, 2009)

  • minor bug fixes
  • update ffdshow 3133
  • update Gabests filters 1342
  • update integrated MediaInfo 725

New in Vista Codec Package 5.4.8 (Nov 1, 2009)

  • update Gabests filters 1323
  • update ffdshow 3121
  • update integrated MediaInfo 724
  • add support for ALAC in M4A

New in Vista Codec Package 5.4.7 (Oct 14, 2009)

  • update Gabests filters 1300
  • update ffdshow 3098
  • update integrated MediaInfo
  • update Nirsoft's InstalledCodec
  • fix black levels in MC

New in Vista Codec Package 5.4.6 (Oct 8, 2009)

  • update Gabests filters 1296
  • update ffdshow 3096
  • fix some choppy avi's
  • add linked files to the MKV TAB
  • add informative filetype descriptions

New in Vista Codec Package 5.4.5 (Oct 3, 2009)

  • fix broken audio in 544
  • update Gabests filters 1290
  • update ffdshow 3093
  • fix DivX remember setting
  • blu-ray playback support for MPC-HC

New in Vista Codec Package 5.4.4 (Oct 2, 2009)

  • update Gabests filters 1290
  • update ffdshow 3093
  • fix DivX remember setting
  • blu-ray playback support for MPC-HC

New in Vista Codec Package 5.4.3 (Sep 24, 2009)

  • update Gabests filters 1280
  • update ffdshow 3087
  • improve CoreAVC integration
  • add DivX to H264 support
  • improve linked MKV's

New in Vista Codec Package 5.4.2 (Sep 11, 2009)

  • update Gabests filters 1274
  • update ffdshow 3071
  • add realMedia support for IE8

New in Vista Codec Package 5.4.1 (Sep 3, 2009)

  • Update Gabests filters
  • Add tray icons choice on/off
  • Add Enqueue to WMP association

New in Vista Codec Package 5.4.0 (Aug 24, 2009)

  • update ffdshow v3058
  • update gabests splitters
  • update settings application
  • add save and restore settings

New in Vista Codec Package 5.3.8 (Aug 21, 2009)

  • update ffdshow v3058
  • update gabests splitters
  • update settings application
  • add save and restore settings

New in Vista Codec Package 5.3.7 (Aug 12, 2009)

  • add CoreAVC H264 support
  • update gabests splitters
  • update Audio TAB controls
  • update AC3Filter 1.63b

New in Vista Codec Package 5.3.6 (Aug 5, 2009)

  • update ffdshow to rev 3054
  • update integrated MediaInfo v720
  • fix a bug causing high CPU usage
  • there was aproximately 60 small fixes mostly in the settings application that are undocumented

New in Vista Codec Package 5.3.5 (Jul 24, 2009)

  • update ffdshow to rev 3036
  • update gabests splitters to rev 1179
  • use Monogram filters for Musepack support
  • add MediaInfo interface to the Settings Application
  • allow the file renderer to open All Files
  • fix a bug that was breaking Audio in some games
  • disable installation onto unsupported systems

New in Vista Codec Package 5.3.4 (Jul 14, 2009)

  • remove xiph oggcodecs
  • Improve support for older CPU's
  • Allow AC3Filter to be turned Off/On
  • Allow Xvid decoder to be turned Off/On
  • update Gabest splitters to 1168
  • Enable thumbnailing OGG/OGM
  • add splitter selections for OGG/OGM

New in Vista Codec Package 5.3.3 (Jul 11, 2009)

  • Improve DTS audio in ALL containers
  • Improve audio type detection
  • Allow Haali to be turned Off/On
  • Allow FFDshow to be turned Off/On
  • update FFDshow to rev 3029
  • MANY changes to the Settings Application

New in Vista Codec Package 5.3.2 (Jul 2, 2009)

  • updates Gabests filters to 1164
  • update FFDshow to rev 3020
  • add codec testing tool to MISC TAB
  • previous version MUST be uninstalled

New in Vista Codec Package 5.3.1 (Jun 16, 2009)

  • updates Gabests filters to 1161
  • Use stable revision of FFDshow
  • fix DirectVobSub Styles conflict /x64

New in Vista Codec Package 5.3.0 (Jun 12, 2009)

  • add Arabic language support
  • add Danish language support
  • add icons for non-native filetypes
  • use a stable revision of ffdshow
  • updates Gabests filters to 1156
  • Settings Application bug fixes

New in Vista Codec Package 5.2.9 (May 31, 2009)

  • create a 100% stable release
  • revert ffdshow for stability
  • update xvid to SVN 1.2.2
  • update the settings application

New in Vista Codec Package 5.2.8 (May 29, 2009)

  • fix explorer crash in 527
  • update ffdshow to SVN rev 2975

New in Vista Codec Package 5.2.7 (May 28, 2009)

  • update gabest SVN rev 1125
  • update ffdshow to SVN rev 2972
  • update xvid to SVN rev 1.3.0
  • improve thumbnail support

New in Vista Codec Package 5.2.6 (May 19, 2009)

  • update gabest rev 1111
  • revert ffdshow to a stable version
  • add new functionality to Settings App
  • add filetype icons for WMP associations
  • several improvements for the settings app

New in Vista Codec Package 5.2.5 (May 13, 2009)

  • update ffdshow rev 2943
  • update gabest rev 1101
  • add new functions to Settings App
  • implement filetype associations for WMP
  • associations can be reverted to previous state

New in Vista Codec Package 5.2.3 (May 4, 2009)

  • update ffdshow rev 2932
  • fix slow playback of H264 files
  • fix pthread issues from other apps
  • turn on system tray icons by default

New in Vista Codec Package 5.2.2 (May 2, 2009)

  • fix install Error 2753
  • fix libmplayer crash
  • update ffdshow rev 2927
  • ffdshow compiled by Shark007

New in Vista Codec Package 5.2.1 (Apr 29, 2009)

  • rewrite conflict detection routine
  • update ffdshow rev 2918
  • update gabest rev 1079
  • Settings Application improvements

New in Vista Codec Package 5.2.0 (Apr 23, 2009)

  • update ffdshow rev 2897
  • update gabest rev 1065
  • add Haali AVI splitter
  • Settings Application improvements
  • other minor improvements

New in Vista Codec Package 5.1.9 (Apr 6, 2009)

  • update ffdshow rev 2861
  • update gabest rev 1029
  • installs only 1 shortcut, fully configurable
  • full UAC compliance for the settings app
  • it is important to UNINSTALL you old version

New in Vista Codec Package 5.1.8 (Mar 31, 2009)

  • update ffdshow rev 2844
  • update gabest rev 1027
  • remove shortcuts - use settings app
  • update settings application
  • it is important to UNINSTALL you old version

New in Vista Codec Package 5.1.7 (Mar 28, 2009)

  • update ffdshow rev 2832
  • update gabest rev 1015
  • fix MediaCenter/Explorer crash
  • minor fixes new settings app
  • it is important to UNINSTALL you old version

New in Vista Codec Package 5.1.6 (Mar 22, 2009)

  • update ffdshow rev 2798
  • update gabest rev 1014
  • remove many shortcuts
  • add new settings application
  • it is important to UNINSTALL you old version

New in Vista Codec Package 5.1.5 (Mar 11, 2009)

  • update ffdshow rev 2754
  • update Nirsoft's Codec Tool
  • fix some MP3's failed to play
  • minor changes

New in Vista Codec Package 5.1.4 (Feb 25, 2009)

  • update ffdshow rev 2719
  • update Gabest to rev 1004
  • fix memory leak in DXVA codec
  • minor changes to default settings

New in Vista Codec Package 5.1.3 (Feb 18, 2009)

  • update ffdshow rev 2694
  • update Gabest to rev 997
  • fix Windows Media Library
  • minor changes to default settings

New in Vista Codec Package 5.1.2 (Feb 3, 2009)

  • update ffdshow rev 2653
  • update Haali rev 1.9.63.13
  • minor revisions

New in Vista Codec Package 5.11 (Feb 2, 2009)

  • update ffdshow rev 2644
  • update Gabest rev 985
  • fix Default Programs registration
  • minor revisions

New in Vista Codec Package 5.10 (Jan 21, 2009)

  • update Haali rev 1.9.51.22
  • fix M2P playback
  • minor revisions

New in Vista Codec Package 5.08a (Jan 12, 2009)

  • update ffdshow rev 2604
  • previous ffdshow had several bugs affecting playback
  • fix DVD playback on Vista Business Editions
  • add support for direct DVD playback from hdd

New in Vista Codec Package 5.0.7 (Jan 2, 2009)

  • update ffdshow rev 2555
  • fix DXVA codec broken in v506
  • set MOV/MP4 to default to Gabest splitter
  • add new MOV shortcuts
  • minor changes

New in Vista Codec Package 5.0.6 (Dec 27, 2008)

  • improve OGG support
  • update ffdshow rev 2537
  • update Gabests filters rev 940
  • minor revisions

New in Vista Codec Package 5.0.5 (Dec 11, 2008)

  • Remove XviD v1.3 beta (failed to register)
  • Add xvid 1.2.1 final
  • Update Gabests filters rev 920

New in Vista Codec Package 5.0.4 (Dec 2, 2008)

  • fix DVD playback
  • Update XviD to v1.3
  • update ffdshow rev 2405
  • update Gabests filters rev 910

New in Vista Codec Package 5.0.3 (Nov 26, 2008)

  • update ffdshow rev 2364
  • update Gabest filters rev 901
  • minor revisions

New in Vista Codec Package 5.0.2 (Nov 14, 2008)

  • enable playback of FLV's /h264
  • update ffdshow rev 2322
  • update Gabest filters rev 890
  • fix enable/disable DXVA shortcuts
  • minor revisions (undocument)

New in Vista Codec Package 5.01 Final (Nov 11, 2008)

  • Fixes an issue with registering the ogg codecs on some systems.

New in Vista Codec Package 5.0 Final (Nov 10, 2008)

  • add several new configuration shortcuts
  • add support for E-AC3 and Dolby TrueHD audio
  • add speex audiobook playback support
  • add Cyberlink MPEG2 codec for DVD playback
  • add H264 DXVA support /shortcuts
  • update ffdshow rev 2301
  • update Gabest filters rev 866
  • update installer icon/graphics/logo
  • minor revisions (undocument)
  • fix RealPlayer website access for all browsers

New in Vista Codec Package 5.0 Beta 3 (Oct 27, 2008)

  • fix RealPlayer website access for all browsers
  • fix issues in beta builds only [EVO, OGM, MP4]
  • add speex support
  • add Cyberlink MPEG2 for DVD playback
  • add H264 DXVA support/shortcuts
  • update ffdshow rev 2210
  • update Gabest filters rev 845
  • update installer icon/graphics/logo

New in Vista Codec Package 4.7.3 (Aug 18, 2008)

  • update ffdshow rev 2080
  • update Gabest filters rev 729
  • update subtitle codec (vodsub)
  • improve M2T support in Vista WMP11
  • Fix audio in MKV and other formats
  • remove PLS support (see homepage Tools section)
  • remove SPDIF config tool (see homepage Tools section)

New in Vista Codec Package 4.7.2 (Jul 22, 2008)

  • Add thumbnailing for several filetypes
  • Improve MP4 shortcuts (splitter choice)
  • Update ffdshow rev 2045
  • Update AC3filter rev 1.51a
  • Update Gabest's splitters/decoders rev 673
  • Add spdif configuration (not installed by default)
  • PLS playlist recognition (not installed by default)

New in Vista Codec Package 4.7.1 (Jul 14, 2008)

  • update ffdshow to rev. 2035
  • update 10 of Gabest decoders
  • add shortcuts for DVR-MS settings
  • add several filetype recognitions to WMP11

New in Vista Codec Package 4.7.1 Beta 1 (Jun 23, 2008)

  • update 10 of gabests splitters/codecs
  • update ffdshow 2020

New in Vista Codec Package 4.7.0 (Jun 14, 2008)

  • fix ffdshow.ax failed to register error in v469

New in Vista Codec Package 4.6.9 (Jun 13, 2008)

  • update ffdshow tryouts rev 2004
  • minor revisions and updates

New in Vista Codec Package 4.6.8 (Jun 2, 2008)

  • fix installation errors for ALL
  • add full Vista UAC compliance

New in Vista Codec Package 4.6.7 (May 27, 2008)

  • fix XviD and DivX playback in Vista MediaCenter
  • stop x64 interaction with 32bit splitters (not ffdshow)
  • maintain 32bit splitter settings (Haali)

New in Vista Codec Package 4.6.6 (May 21, 2008)

  • Add shortcuts for MP4 splitter choice
  • set Haali as the default 32bit MP4 splitter
  • upgrades are disabled - clean install required
  • update ffdshow to tryouts rev 1960
  • fix issues with single core systems
  • minor improvements

New in Vista Codec Package 4.6.5 (May 5, 2008)

  • replace distributed installer (no more 7zip)
  • dist. size increase of 30% due to 7zip removal
  • disable upgrades (clean install required)
  • update XviD to 1.1.3 (Apr12/08 release)
  • update ffdshow to tryouts rev 1953
  • add support for .pls streaming in WMP
  • add a tool to list/modify all installed codecs
  • add an uninstall shortcut to startmenu
  • fix rmvb (real) audio playback in Vista
  • fix 'failed to load initialization file' install error

New in Vista Codec Package 4.6.4 (Apr 17, 2008)

  • fix libavcodec error in v463
  • update ffdshow components to v1943
  • add support to playback incomplete AVI's

New in Vista Codec Package 4.6.3 (Apr 15, 2008)

  • Update ffdshow components to v1936
  • Update realmedia components to v11
  • Update haali components to v1.8.122.18
  • Add support to playback incomplete AVI's

New in Vista Codec Package 4.6.3 Beta 1 (Mar 31, 2008)

  • Update realmedia components to v11
  • Update haali components
  • Update ffdshow components

New in Vista Codec Package 4.6.2 (Mar 22, 2008)

  • Update ffdshow
  • Fix install script typo's
  • Minor changes

New in Vista Codec Package 4.6.1 (Mar 11, 2008)

  • Fix explorer crash when viewing thumbnails
  • Allow extra thumbnails to be deselected
  • Update ffdshow to rev 1890
  • Update DirectVobSub to 2.3.8 rev 42
  • Relocate VSFilter to system32 [fix for non-english systems]
  • Minor changes and script cleanup
  • Fix windows scripting error
  • Fix Norwegian menu

New in Vista Codec Package 4.6.0 (Mar 10, 2008)

  • Fix explorer crash when viewing thumbnails
  • Allow extra thumbnails to be deselected
  • Update ffdshow to rev 1890
  • Update DirectVobSub to 2.3.8 rev 42
  • Relocate VSFilter to system32 [fix for non-english systems]
  • Minor changes and script cleanup

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.9 Final (Feb 24, 2008)

  • implement commandline options
  • update ffdshow 1870
  • improve DivX recognition in WMP and MC
  • minor revisions

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.8 Final (Feb 7, 2008)

  • update madFLAC codec 1.7
  • update ffdshow rev 1817
  • update several splitters

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.7 Final (Jan 28, 2008)

  • update madFLAC codec 1.7
  • update ffdshow rev 1817
  • update several splitters

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.6 Final (Jan 4, 2008)

  • update Haali components
  • update FFDshow components (multicore patched)
  • improve x64 compatibility (AC3)
  • update FLV, MP4 filters

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.6 Beta (Jan 3, 2008)

  • update Haali components
  • update FFshow components
  • improve x64 compatibility (AC3)
  • x64 Components v135 required for above

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.5 (Dec 21, 2007)

  • Update FLV filter
  • Update FFDshow components (multicore patched)
  • Update FLAC filter
  • minor improvements

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.4 (Dec 3, 2007)

  • filetype improvements
  • minor registry changes
  • finalize transitional changes

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.4 (Dec 3, 2007)

  • add shortcuts for broader MKV playback
  • add shortcuts for mpeg2 decoders (.ts)
  • update ffdshow 1604 (mutithreaded h264)
  • improve RealMedia browser support
  • remove all QuickTime components
  • maintain MOV and 3GP playback without QT
  • offer QuickTime Lite for VCP separately

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.3 Final (Nov 17, 2007)

  • add shortcuts to swap MKV splitter
  • add shortcuts for mpeg .ts decoding
  • update ffdshow 1604 (mutithreaded h264)
  • improve RealMedia browser support
  • remove all QuickTime components
  • maintain MOV and 3GP playback without QT
  • offer QuickTime Lite for VCP separately

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.3 Beta 2 (Nov 15, 2007)

  • Add shortcuts for mpeg .ts decoding
  • Update ffdshow 1604 (mutithreaded h264)
  • Improve RealMedia browser support
  • Remove all QuickTime components
  • Maintain MOV and 3GP playback without QT
  • Offer QuickTime Lite for VCP separately

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.3 Beta 1 (Nov 13, 2007)

  • improve RealMedia browser support.
  • remove all QuickTime components
  • maintain MOV and 3GP playback without QT
  • offer QuickTime Lite for VCP separately

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.2 Final (Nov 2, 2007)

  • update ffdshow components to 1589
  • fix broken mpeg/mpe/mpg thumbnails
  • update filetype icon size (Vista compatible)
  • enable audio track selection in WMP11
  • add support for TrueSpeech Audio in Vista
  • remove DivX from conflict detection routine
  • fix .MOD playback for Vista WMP11/MC
  • fix HD-MOV URL handling/downloading
  • improved .ts and .m2ts playback
  • fix 7zip install errors

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.2 Beta 2 (Oct 29, 2007)

  • update filetype icons (Vista compatible)
  • enable audio track selection in WMP11/Vista
  • add support for TrueSpeech Audio in Vista
  • remove DivX from conflict detection routine
  • fix .MOD playback for Vista WMP11/MC/x64
  • fix HD-MOV URL handling/downloading
  • fix 7zip errors

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.2 Beta 1 (Oct 19, 2007)

  • add support for TrueSpeech Audio in Vista
  • remove DivX from conflict detection
  • fix .MOD playback for Vista WMP11/MC/x64
  • fix HD-MOV URL handling/downloading
  • fix 7zip errors

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.1 Final (Oct 10, 2007)

  • improved FLV1 playback
  • Add an option to NOT install shortcuts
  • update ffdshow 1485ansi (with multi-core patch)
  • Improve filetype recognition for WMP11
  • Many registry changes (filetype related)

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.1 Beta 2 (Oct 5, 2007)

  • Improved FLV1 playback
  • Add an option to NOT install shortcuts
  • update ffdshow 1485ansi (with multi-core patch)
  • Improve filetype recognition for WMP11

New in Vista Codec Package 4.5.0 Beta 2 / 4.4.9 Final (Sep 7, 2007)

  • add setup shortcut for newly created accounts
  • update ffdshow components
  • ffdshow multi-threaded decoding
  • add support for HD Quicktime trailers
  • improve .ts playback
  • update several default codecs

New in Vista Codec Package 4.4.9 Final (Aug 24, 2007)

  • add install support for Finnish
  • Update AC3Filter to 1.46
  • Update ffdshow components to 1437
  • fix VCD playback in Vista Ultimate/Premium
  • support MOV files from camera's
  • fix Adobe flash requiring re-install
  • change VobSub default to 2.33
  • improve mkv and avi playback for some

New in Vista Codec Package 4.4.9 Beta 2 (Aug 20, 2007)

  • Update AC3Filter to 1.46
  • Update ffdshow components
  • fix VCD playback in Vista Ultimate/Premium
  • support MOV files from camera's
  • fix Adobe flash requiring re-install
  • change VobSub default to 2.33
  • improve mkv and avi playback for some

New in Vista Codec Package 4.4.9 Beta 1 (Aug 2, 2007)

  • fix VCD playback in Vista
  • support MOV files from camera's
  • fix Adobe flash requiring re-install
  • change VobSub default to 2.33
  • update ffdshow components
  • several non-visable undocumented fixes

New in Vista Codec Package 4.4.8 (Jul 28, 2007)

  • enable thumbnails for MKV and 3GP
  • fix error code 1722/popup message click 'OK'
  • fix FALSE POSITIVES reported by Microsoft tools
  • update QuickTime components to 7.2
  • update/add directvobsub components
  • update ffdshow components to 1371

New in Vista Codec Package 4.4.8 Beta 2 (Jul 24, 2007)

  • Fix error code 1722
  • Fix popup message need to click 'OK' beginning install
  • Fix FALSE POSITIVES reported by Microsoft tools
  • Update QuickTime components to 7.2
  • Update directvobsub component
  • Update ffdshow components to 1348

New in Vista Codec Package 4.4.8 beta 1 (Jul 12, 2007)

  • update QuickTime components to 7.2
  • update directvobsub component
  • update ffdshow components to 1348

New in Vista Codec Package 4.4.7 (Jul 2, 2007)

  • detect and remove 23 conflicting codec packages
  • improve FLV support
  • Update DC-Bass Source 1.1.0
  • Fix MPEG buffering (streaming content)
  • change MP3 decoding to DMO in Vista
  • change MP3 decoding to DC-Bass (as required) in XP
  • separate filetype icons from thumbnail creation
  • add support for MusePack audio
  • Update FFDshow to v1324
  • remove unused filters
  • update DC-Bass components to v1.10

New in Vista Codec Package 4.4.6 (Jun 15, 2007)

  • Fix MP4 playback
  • Improve Nero product compatibility
  • allow thunbnail views for rmvb,mp4,flv,mov,mkv,more
  • remove several redundant files/filters
  • Fix DVD Playback in WinXP
  • FFDshow updated 1283 unicode
  • AC3Filter updated to 1.45b with Language files
  • Haali components updated to 1.7.189.11
  • MPEG1 files handled by microsoft decoders

New in Vista Codec Package 4.4.5 (Jun 1, 2007)

  • FFDshow updated 1220 unicode
  • Fix Audio/Video H264 sync errors
  • Fix IE crash when closing while viewing QT trailers
  • Update AC3filter/file 1.40b/0.5b
  • fix XviD / DivX 'blue tinge' display
  • add many user suggested defaults settings

New in Vista Codec Package 4.4.4 (May 22, 2007)

  • Update several background codecs
  • fix XviD for Vista (again)
  • Add missing MP3 source filter

New in Vista Codec Package 4.4.3 (May 21, 2007)

  • improved flv1/4 support
  • add new support for SVCD's
  • improved MPEG2-TS playback
  • moved all icons into a DLL
  • improved M2P playback
  • fix xvidcore.dll issues (Vista)
  • update ffdshow components 1187
  • AC3Filter is default AC3 decoder
  • x64 users - get the v123 update

New in Vista Codec Package 4.4.2 (May 10, 2007)

  • Update XviD components
  • Update FFDshow components 1148
  • remove Cyberlink's MPEG-2 codec
  • add Dscaler.org MPEG-2 decoder
  • rollback Haali components to v1.7.121
  • fix several uninstall issues
  • allow removed components re-added on the fly

New in Vista Codec Package 4.4.1 (May 3, 2007)

  • Remove DivX
  • re-Add XviD with Config shortcuts
  • When deslecting XviD installation,
  • FFDshow will become the default
  • Update QuickTime components 7.1.6.200

New in Vista Codec Package 4.4.0 (Apr 30, 2007)

  • fix fraps.com codec functionality
  • Add an Item to allow removal of DivX
  • If DivX removed, set formats to FFDshow
  • remove several redundant registry items
  • fix broken subtitles in 32bit players by
  • re-adding the Gabest DirectVobSub filter
  • Update Haali components 1.7.151.22

New in Vista Codec Package 4.3.9 (Apr 27, 2007)

  • remove Dscaler5 components
  • fix conflicts with Ulead products
  • stop QuickTime adding info folders
  • Update FFDshow components 1122
  • Add DivX 6.5.1 (community codec)
  • add Cyberlink MPEG2 and install only when Vista MPEG2 not detected
  • support 3gp in all players not x64
  • add atrac3 audio support

New in Vista Codec Package 4.3.8 (Apr 21, 2007)

  • FLAC audio now works for all players not x64
  • Update FFDshow components to 1114
  • removed XviD components from x86 and x64 installs
  • set FFDshow to handle this content for all players
  • Adjust QuickTime's Instant-On to unchecked
  • remove several redundant codecs
  • TTA Audio support added
  • Sipro Lab Telecom ACELP.net support added

New in Vista Codec Package 4.3.7 (Apr 9, 2007)

  • update ffdshow components to 1090
  • fix audio issues (DVD and AVI) in Vista
  • add support for HDV MPEG-2 playback in Vista
  • add the x264 vfw codec r621
  • remove Gabest DirectVobSub (x86 and x64)
  • enable subtitle handling in ffdshow (x86 and x64)
  • add support for ASF with ADPCM audio

New in Vista Codec Package 4.3.6 (Mar 31, 2007)

  • update FFDshow components to 1082
  • update Haali components to 1.7.121
  • allow RealMedia playback in all players (not x64)
  • add an MP3source filter for compatibility
  • update AC3Filter to 1.30b and fix the shortcut
  • fix QuickTime Firefox plugins

New in Vista Codec Package 4.3.5 (Mar 19, 2007)

  • Restrict DScaler components from Vista Installation
  • Allow DScaler for WinXP/2k3 only (DVD playback)
  • remove other mpeg2 components
  • Retain Windows native audio, MPEG1 and MPEG2 decoding update ffdshow components (1054-BETA2)
  • Improved HD DVD support (with new shortcuts)
  • update several background codecs
  • update all filetype icons (thanks cyberloner)
  • To solve conflicts between HD DVD support and the native MPEG decoding,
  • I have added 2 new shortcuts to toggle between the formats.
  • The installation defaults to the MPEG format being prefered as default.

New in Vista Codec Package 4.3.4 (Mar 15, 2007)

  • v432 and 433 have a new subroutine in them that caused an error and uninstall problems for some people. Use v4.3.4 as an Upgrade installation to correct this.

New in Vista Codec Package 4.3.3 (Mar 13, 2007)

  • Fix QuickTime playback
  • Improved FLAC playback seek function (in Vista WMP may crash)
  • Add APE audio playback support
  • Add HD DVD support - incomplete
  • Update Haali 1.7.100.18
  • Update ffdshow to 1023
  • Registry improvements = UNINSTALL OLD VERSION

New in Vista Codec Package 4.3.2 (Mar 12, 2007)

  • Improve FLAC playback seek function (in Vista WMP may crash)
  • Add APE audio playback support
  • add HD DVD support - incomplete
  • update Haali 1.7.100.18
  • update ffdshow to 1023
  • registry improvements

New in Vista Codec Package 4.3.1 (Mar 6, 2007)

  • updated QuickTime components to 7.1.5
  • updated FFDshow components to t996

New in Vista Codec Package 4.3.0 (Mar 5, 2007)

  • Update Haali components
  • Update FFDshow components
  • Update XviD components
  • Improve DVD playback for ALL players
  • Remove several codecs incl. vmware
  • Improve FLAC audio playback for ALL players
  • Improve MP3 playback for ALL players

New in Vista Codec Package 4.2.9 (Feb 27, 2007)

  • Fix installation errors caused in previous release
  • Update FFDshow components to t969

New in Vista Codec Package 4.2.8 (Feb 24, 2007)

  • Add several XviD registry items
  • Fix FLAC audio output
  • Relocate MS merge modules
  • Add DScaler registry items
  • Add Gspot 2.70a (Vista compatible)
  • Update FFDshow to t960

New in Vista Codec Package 4.2.7 (Feb 17, 2007)

  • 23% reduction in the distribution filesize
  • Startmenu shortcuts organized into folders
  • Stop QuickTime checking for updates on Vista
  • Updated the FFDshow components to t926 unicode
  • Add Orban-CT AAC/aacPlus Stream Parser
  • Fix subtitle displays in x64players-MediaCenter
  • Remove fccHandler ac3acm.acm to resolve conflicts
  • x64 codecs/filters mapped and defined separately
  • x64Components is now a standalone installation

New in Vista Codec Package 4.2.6 (Feb 6, 2007)

  • Add AC3 files/filters and controls
  • Update Haali components to v1.7.62.21
  • Fix an installation error on WinXP x64 editions
  • Add a removal item for the filetype icons
  • Remove several redundant registry entries
  • Update FFDshow components to t885 unicode
  • Add the Dscaler components for DVD playback
  • x64? visit the homepage for an addon

New in Vista Codec Package 4.2.5 (Jan 25, 2007)

  • Fix No sound issues created in v4.2.4 with AVI's
  • and DVD playback, possibly other formats too.

New in Vista Codec Package 4.2.4 (Jan 23, 2007)

  • fix no sound in 3gp files
  • fix mpeg/mpg playback
  • remove redundant filters/registry entries
  • remove AC3Filter to resolve conflicts
  • Update ffdshow components to 802-unicode
  • Update x64 components addon, 64bit-MovieMaker enabled DivX-XviD
  • Add support for Windows Media Player viewing .mov and .rm files

New in Vista Codec Package 4.2.3 (Jan 18, 2007)

  • Update the x64 components addon (visit the homepage)
  • Fix several uninstall errors
  • remove CoreAAC for compatibility
  • missing components Truevoice/G.723.1 (fixed again)
  • Add the latest AC3filter components
  • update ffdshow to 788 unicode
  • fix no sound in Flash/YouTube

New in Vista Codec Package 4.2.2 (Jan 15, 2007)

  • v4.2.1 causes missing Truevoice and MS G.723.1 codecs (fixed)
  • system restore will be needed to fix the above issue
  • fix no sound in avi's for some users
  • fix black white video output experienced by some users
  • removed divx for vista compatibility
  • add several codecs for vista compatibility
  • update ffdshow components to t760xxl unicode
  • Update Haali components to v1.6.400.11

New in Vista Codec Package 4.2.0 (Dec 1, 2006)

  • Several Vista improvements with filetype handling
  • modify how QT video is streamed within Vista Internet Explorer
  • Add Gabests' MpegSplitter for Vista compatibility
  • update 64bit addon localizations [visit the homepage]
  • update FFDshow components to t601
  • fully WindowsXP compatible

New in Vista Codec Package 4.1.9 (Nov 25, 2006)

  • provide an addon package for Windows64bit users - visit the homepage
  • change the integrated localized installation method, Thanks Sereby
  • modify localized shortcut naming, Thanks Dj�
  • update FFDshow components to t584
  • improve Vista compatibility

New in Vista Codec Package 4.1.8 (Nov 15, 2006)

  • This releases corrects an error of files not being registered properly during installation. If you did not experience this problem in 4.1.7, you do not need this update.

New in Vista Codec Package 4.1.7 (Nov 10, 2006)

  • 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

New in Vista Codec Package 4.1.6 (Nov 4, 2006)

  • Fix black white issues with some .avi files
  • Fix .WMV support broken in alternate players after installing WMP11
  • Add new component, Koepi's XviD Codec 1.1.2
  • Update Haali components to v1.6.338.23
  • Update FFDshow components to t494
  • Fix Vobsub shortcut