Best Codec Pack for Windows 7

[sanjeewawga]

Thanks for the answer! Cheers Rep+

 

[hoodleywinkley]

avoid shark007 - sneaky Ask toolbar installation

Until not too long ago, I'd have agreed that the shark007 pack was one of the best codec packs. But now the Ask toolbar installation is snuck-in in there. You dont't have a choice of NOT installing it during the installation - you're only informed of the Ask toolbar being installed through the EULA. Hands up if you read the EULA's all the time?

From the horses mouth here:
Ask Toolbar installations.

So, I suggest you go with k-lite and not this spyware-ridden crap.

 

[Shark007]

The installer is currently being modified to make the Ask toolbar an 'Opt out' option.
This will commence with the release of version 283.

 

[sanjeewawga]

The installer is currently being modified to make the Ask toolbar an 'Opt out' option.
This will commence with the release of version 283.

Got error command " com struggle error.. " It come when i open the my Videos Folder...

 

[Shark007]

Disable the DivX MF splitter on the MKV TAB (provides mkv thumbnail support)

A poorly constructed (or partially downloaded) MKV is causing the crash when Windows attempts to thumbnail it. If you run that MKV through Metafox, (available from my tools page) it will repair that MKV and allow it to be properly thumbed. (or maybe its just trash and needs to be deleted)

 

[vartaxe]

so which codec pack should i get? i have Windows 7 Ultimate x64
mostly watch .mkv/x264 and .avi/xvid with .srt (including ac3, dts, mp3 and so on...)

 

[Seventy Nine]

so which codec pack should i get? i have Windows 7 Ultimate x64

I also have W7 x64 and the Shark007 codecs work just fine for me -> http://shark007.net/x64components.html

Don't forget to install the 32bit codec package first!http://shark007.net/x64components.html

 

[vartaxe]

installed working just fine

one question tought looks like my windows only has windows media player x64... is that normal?

 

[Seventy Nine]

looks like my windows only has windows media player x64... is that normal?

I'd think that would be about right on a 64-bit system. But having said that, I have six files named WMPlayer.exe on the System Drive. These appear to be three different versions but I only get one version when I launch WMP. No idea what that is all about but as long as the player is working, I don't really care.

 

[Coke Robot]

I was reading this yesterday and I ended up installing K-Lite Full codec pack, wow, I wish I knew this before! It's pretty awesome to play .mkvs in WMP 12! Also, I noticed that Live Movie Maker 2011 seems to accept more file formats too.

 

[vartaxe]

i just noticed that windows DVD maker has the ffdshow video filter unselected as default but both ffdshow audio and directvobsub are active is that normal? fresh windows install and only installed shark codec pack. it is working but just wondering why it is unselected...

 

[vartaxe]

OMG! it was working... it now gives me a beautiful blue screen... everytime ill try it. i think it is related to gpu/gpu drivers and or codecs as the mastroska logo keeps showing up and disapearing in a blink in the tray bar... i made a printscreen and a photo of the bluescreen i have to work this out the laptop is brand new and has barely something installed. first time i use shark codecs been used to use k-lite with windows xp without problems... coincidence?

help please

brand new dell precision m6600 (core i7 win 7 x64) with amd firepro m8900

upload pics to imageshack

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/3720/fotografiadq.jpg
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/2539/unledqvs.png
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/659/unled2at.png

what do you guys think? im thinking it is gpu problem or codecs

 

[vartaxe]

also the tray icon im talking about is this one

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1018/unledicon.png

but it blinks so fast that i can't even take a print screen or right click it...

 

[Shark007]

On the MPG~MP4 TAB of the Shark007 Settings Application, select 'use Gabest's blu-ray splitter'
when selecting that, checkboxes below are auto checked, allow that.

hope it works for you.

 

[vartaxe]

ok gonna test it

should i do it on both x86 and x64? do i need a reboot?

thanks for helping

 

[vartaxe]

well it seems it doesn't BSOD anymore but i don't have the same original video files anymore to test it (it was jvc camcorder .mod files)

i tried with the dvd i recorded using those files and it seems ok too...

here is a printscreen from dvd creator settings just in case

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/1761/unledib.png

 

[vartaxe]

i uploaded the dumps and logs here

Download dumps+logs.zip from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way

hope that you find out whats going on

keep up the good work

ps: .mod are mpeg2 files but im sure you already knew that

 

[Bubby]

Hey Shark, when I try to register at your forum I get:

Sorry, but you are not allowed to register on this website by using Proxy. If you feel this is an error, please email to the admin.

Tried to email you from there but I need to be registered!

No proxy here, not even ad blockers on this machine.

 

[Shark007]

Bubby, check your Private Messages.

 

[annaswolf696]

i came 2 this forum for info on the best codec packs out there 4 windows 7. so regardless of which 1's being referred to, its pertinent 2 this discussion, especially if u have win.7. i want 2 know the pros and cons of ALL codec packs. which will hijack my system or wont, which will play ALL, including avi and rar., and/or which will be compatible w/ windows media center/player. vlc, k-lite, shark, etc., i want 2 read about. even from those who dont use them. ALL codec posts are of value 2 ME and tech virgins like me, except those of arrogance, egotism and brown-nosing. this forum helps newbies make informed decisions regarding the best program(s) 4 our system, so i thank all of u 4 your posts.