Win7codecs

TheSchaft said:

I can attest to Shark's codecs playing Flash videos - ".flv" files from YouTube. I haven't tried ".vob" files, but have used them for a lot of other video formats.

I can also state that Shark's codecs have NEVER hosed my system in any way, shape, or form.

You've just about got me sold. Now if Shark says I need it, I'll install it. Thank you for your input. Especially that it never botched your system in any way. BIG PLUS!

MadMaxData said:

I've had a few bad experiences with them. A few times I had to reinstall the OS it was so bad.

One last question. Will it play flash video's, and VOB DVD media?

These bad experiences with K-crap and the re-installation of operating systems was my innitial incentive to create a pack for personal use. I've expanded a bit on the personal use part of the statement.

All filetypes are supported. FLV's will play immediately after installation. Some files will need you to make adjustments using the settings interface. Nothing about your playback ability is changed by default other than adding support for a wider range of media files.

Since you feel you do not have an immidiate need for the enhanced playback ability my package offers you, I do suggest that after installation you choose to associate all filetypes to the windows players using the button provided on the Help TAB of the settings interface.

If ever you do have a troublesome file, at the bottom of the settings application is a checkbox to use 'suggested settings' which will most likely solve the issue. If it is still a problem, please search my forum for answers.

Okay I'm sold. One last bothersome question. Your codecs don't come bundled with another media player do they? The reason I ask is because you said I should select WMP as the default player. I always use that as my default player, and I don't want yet another player on my PC. I was already forced to use Nero media player with it's install, and I never use it at all. I like WMP.

hybridfan said:

Been using K crap as Shark calls it and I had problems playing mkv files, but now I installed his codecs they run very well no stuttering or sound problems, thankyou very much Mr Shark for all your hard work and dedication :)

mkv files play great with k-lite installed.

Thanks guys...installing now. And yes, I still have my fingers crossed.

So I download the x64 version from MajorGeeks? Download links would be helpful, Shark's website is confusing. A link to the first 32Bit installer, then the 64Bit addon would be great.

MadMaxData said:

Okay I'm sold. One last bothersome question. Your codecs don't come bundled with another media player do they? The reason I ask is because you said I should select WMP as the default player. I always use that as my default player, and I don't want yet another player on my PC. I was already forced to use Nero media player with it's install, and I never use it at all. I like WMP.

do yourself a favor and download media play classic. plays more than wmp. wmp is a resoursce hog and it is too intrusive.

I don't want another media player. I like WMP 12 just fine. Thanks for the tip though.

PsychoClown said:

mkv files play great with k-lite installed.

that's why i don't rush to change codec packs.


one question, though: does shark codec pack support apple's mov/hdmov playback?