Vista Codec x64 Components
This release is designed for Vista (x64 only)
Some Useful Information
2 versions of Windows Media Player exist in x64 Vista.
There is a 32bit version in %ProgramFiles(x86)%
and a 64bit version in %ProgramFiles%
Vista Ultimate x64 uses the 32bit player as the system default. The installed
components of this release include icons to allow you to change the system's default player between the 32bit and
64bit Windows Media Player(s).
Observation noted
One other aspect of Vista x64 Windows Media Player(s) needs to be mentioned. If
you associate a particular filetype to open with WMP while the system default is
set to use the 64bit player, that filetype will always open the 64bit player
when doubleclicked. This occurs even if you change the system default back to
using the 32bit player.
You will experience reduced functionality using any other 32bit package.
distribution file information: MajorGeeks receives the distribution file directly from me. It is currently 8.52 MB and has an MD5 of 1d388014f5f26aa88b5199eb3a421edb
chagelog:
- update ffdshow rev 2559
- fix DXVA codec broken in v159
Recent changes included but were not limited to:
- add speex audio support
- add ogg audio support
- support for E-AC3 and Dolby True HD, MLP
- support for AMR audio (full 3GP playback)
- add H264 DXVA support /shortcuts
- update installer icon/graphics/logo
- enable playback of FLV's /h264
- ffdshow config separated from 32bit
FLV playback is fully supported in all players