Win7codecs

swarfega · 30 Aug 2009

TheIgster said:

And that is fine Shark. I simply don't want to deal with anything being reported on my system, so I have made my choices as well.

The fact that I have found players that don't require the installation of any codecs works very well for me, so all is good.

Im not sure I understand why you refuse to use something thats safe. Even though it flags the package up it is completely safe and can simply be ignored.

Shark007 · 30 Aug 2009

creison said:

HO

True i did not C it LOL.
Unfortunely im geting this trying to download.
I will update soon i get it.
Thanks!

Thanks for the information. Seems the server was having issues.
I moved the updates to a different server so the download URL's should work now.

swarfega said:

Im not sure I understand why you refuse to use something thats safe. Even though it flags the package up it is completely safe and can simply be ignored.

I just assumed he uses an old CRT monitor and has no idea how poor the image quality is with VLC.

creison · 30 Aug 2009

Shark007 said:

Thanks for the information. Seems the server was having issues.
I moved the updates to a different server so the download URL's should work now.

Sorry Shark

still cant download it.
Same problem.
Just in case if u need, this www.4shared.com is not bad

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Shark007 · 30 Aug 2009

creison said:

Sorry Shark

still cant download it.
Same problem.
Just in case if u need, this www.4shared.com is not bad

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I think you just needed to refresh the page to get the new URL.

creison · 30 Aug 2009

Shark007 said:

I think you just needed to refresh the page to get the new URL.

COOL now EVERYTHING WORKS :)

johngalt · 30 Aug 2009

Shark, one question - I know that you still say on the website that you recommend uninstalling the codecs - any idea as to why an uninstallation is needed, and if both the regular and x64 components need uninstalling prior to upgrading to a new version?

Shark007 · 30 Aug 2009

1. sometimes a file is in use by the OS and doesnt get replaced.
2. I dont have the time to personally test upgrade scenario's.
3. When doing a clean install you will get the results I intended.
4. With the new save/restore settings feature on the MISC TAB, it is a
simple single click after a clean install to restore your previous settings.

johngalt · 30 Aug 2009

Thanks for that - I have a feeling that many opt to install over itself (it has been discussed in the past, both here and at Vistax64) and having you around I figured I could get you to put in writing why you don't recommend - hopefully more people will see this and listen.

TheIgster · 30 Aug 2009

swarfega said:

Im not sure I understand why you refuse to use something thats safe. Even though it flags the package up it is completely safe and can simply be ignored.

Well, the person who made it says it's safe and two programs I have entrusted the protection of my system to say there is an issue.

And, really, does it matter if I use it or not? With VLC and KMPlayer I don't need to download any additional codec packs.

johngalt · 30 Aug 2009

No offense, but I'd like to know *which* two programs you've entrusted your machine's care to say Shark's codecs are even *potentially* unsafe. I have tried *numerous* different 'safety' programs and not once has any of them barked about Shark's codecs. This is the primary reason I continue to use them on every W7 install I own.