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.




The Vista Codec Package is the only 32bit package to use in conjunction with this installation.
You will experience reduced functionality using any other 32bit package.

You can expect ongoing x64 support as the rest of the world catches up to 64bit computing.


Download the latest stable version, 1.6.0 from:

                    UNINSTALL YOUR OLD VERSION   

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

Thanks to everyone who has made a donation.

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I put a lot of time and effort into creating and maintaining these releases.


The entire list of donators to the Vista Codec Package can be seen here


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