Vista Codec Package 7.2 reviews

4.02 from 117 Reviews
Vista Codec Package 4.4.7 final
Shark007
on 13 July 2007
@revo - Microsoft Forefront also reports the same FALSE results. Thats why most people don't rely on these ineffective tools.

Those 2 files contain simple DOS commands that I wrote to allow the manipulatution of registry data as required to view ripped HD-DVD content in *.EVO format.
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Vista Codec Package 4.4.7 final
revo
on 13 July 2007
Microsoft Oncecare reports that this package contains two trojan viruses in tools: MPEG.EXE and HDDVD.exe.

With care.
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Vista Codec Package 4.4.7 final
Michael Stewart
on 04 July 2007
i just installed vista ultimate 32 and was having the 7-zip message display. i then installed nero 7 and set up windows media player and then tried installing vcp 4.4.5 and voila it works perfectly.
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Vista Codec Package 4.4.7 beta 4
GSoD
on 24 June 2007
Works in most cases (Vista x64), had some issues that users have posted above. I ended up K-Lite (which I usually hate due to it's bundling of Yahoo) and extra/unnecessary software.

I would say, if the author can improve x64 (which he needs assistance according to his site), and improve ffdshow controls, it'll be a major improvement that I'll return to use.
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Vista Codec Package 4.4.6
themisiek
on 15 June 2007
It didn't regiser Indeo v5.
I had to do that manually:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32]
"vidc.iv50"="ir50_32.dll"
Review # 95

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Vista Codec Package 4.4.5
Deimos
on 06 June 2007
Its awesome, its true, still it contains a few (very tinny) bugs
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Vista Codec Package 4.4.5
VistaUser
on 03 June 2007
"Very bad. Total waste of my time. My advice: get K-Lite, that works brilliantly on all my PCs."

If K-Lite is working so well for you why were you even reading about another codecpack? Not so brilliant afterall.

My advice, ignore the K-Lite trolls and check out this fantastic package. It just works.
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Vista Codec Package 4.4.5
Anonymous
on 02 June 2007
Very bad. Total waste of my time. My advice: get K-Lite, that works brilliantly on all my PCs.
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Vista Codec Package 4.4.5
Shark007
on 02 June 2007
You may want to try downloading it from another source. Your installation file may be corrupt. There is also a program to help you deal with UAC issues in Vista, http://www.tweak-uac .com
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Vista Codec Package 4.4.5
Reid Welch
on 02 June 2007
Respondent #16, I do exactly as you suggest,
"Run as Administrator".

I get the 7-zip message. No go.
What's the answer then?
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Vista Codec Package 4.4.4
Beatboxin
on 31 May 2007
Jeff:
Extract the main download if it is archived. Then what you are going to do is, if you have WinRar, right click and hit extract (i dont get why it was double archived either). I was having the same problem until i messed around with it also. Try this and tell me what you think.
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Vista Codec Package 4.4.4
Shark007
on 30 May 2007
For those using Vista and unable to install VCP you need to rightclick on the downloaded file and choose 'Run as administrator...' Even though Vista may tell you that you are an administrator, you still dont have full admin rights under Vista.

For Camtasia you need to go into the Video decoder configuration icon, scroll the righthand window to TechSmith and change the setting from libavcodec to disabled. It is set as it is so that people without Camtasia installed can still view the videos created by Camtasia.
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Vista Codec Package 4.4.4
Frank
on 30 May 2007
It breaks Camtasia.
With this installed, It can not produce video at all.
Uninstall it and it works again...
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Vista Codec Package 4.4.4
jeff
on 28 May 2007
I can't get 4.4.4 to install either... I got the same 7 zip can not create install folder message. It was a clean install of windows vista 32 bit. Yes.. a legit version of windows.
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Vista Codec Package 4.4.4
Daleybabes
on 26 May 2007
I'm new to Vista and not impressed. Damn thing keeps asking me if I'm sure. WTF. Can't install the codecs 'cos the rotten thing tells me 7-ZIP 'cannot create install folder'

Bugger, can't play 90% of my illicit movies. There's no justice! The kids are screaming for Bambi, I might have to out and buy it.

If I figure out what the f. is going on I'll do another post.
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