K-Lite Mega Codec Pack Update 28.03.2009

K-Lite Mega Codec Pack Update 28.03.2009 offers an effective tool which includes codecs and related tools. Codec is short for Compressor-Decompressor. Codecs are needed for encoding and decoding (playing) audio and video. It is designed as a user-friendly soluction for playing all your video files. You should be able to play all the popular movie formats and even some rare formats.

K-Lite Mega Codec Pack combines the contents of three codec packs: K-Lite Codec Pack Full, QuickTime Alternative, and Real Alternative. It also includes some extra features: BSplayer and DC-DSP filter. This Pack, created my the makers of K-Lite Codec Pack, includes codecs for the most popular compressions like Divx and Xvid as well as some of the less popular but still neccesary codecs. This is your one stop codec resource.

There are five variants of the K-Lite Codec Pack:

1. The basic variant contains everything you need to play all the common video file formats. Such as AVI, MKV, MP4, OGM, and FLV. This pack is for those who like a small no-nonsense pack.
2. The standard variant contains some additional features compared to the basic variant. It contains Media Player Classic, which is an excellent player for video files. It also has (better) support for playback of DVDs. This pack is recommended for the average user.
3. The full variant has many additional features. It supports playback of several (lossless) audio formats. It contains VFW/ACM codecs that can be used for encoding. It has playback support for a few legacy audio and video formats. This package is suitable for power users.
4. The corporate variant is a special version for use in a corporate environment. It is similar to the full variant, minus a few items, but almost just as powerful. It has a strong focus on open source software.
5. The mega variant has almost the same contents as the full variant, but additionally contains Real Alternative and some extra VFW/ACM codecs.

Major Features:

1. It is updated frequently. So it is always up-to-date with the newest and/or best components.
2. All components have been carefully selected for specific purposes. It is not just a random bunch of stuff thrown together.
3. It is very user-friendly and easy to use.
4. The installation is fully customizable, meaning that you are able to install just those components that you really want.
5. The customization abilities even go beyond the component level. Some components are able to handle multiple formats. You can specify exactly which components should handle which formats. The pack can thus be fully tweaked to your own specific needs and preferences.
6. Uninstallation removes everything that was installed by the pack. Including all registry keys.
7. It is extremely easy to make a fully customized unattended installation with the integrated wizard.
8. It does not contain any bad, buggy or unstable codecs.
9. It tries to avoid potential conflicts with other codecs installed on your computer. The installation is able to detect and remove over 100 different codec and filter packs.
10. The pack is able to detect broken codecs and filters on your system, and helps you to remove them.
11. It is a very complete package, containing everything you need to play your movies.
12. This pack has a huge user base. This means that problems are found and resolved quickly.
13. There are different variants of the pack. From very small to large.
14. The pack is suitable for both novice and expert users.

Enhancements:

• Updated BSplayer to version 1.39.829 (no adware!)
• Updated x264 to rev. 439
• Fixed FLAC playback
• Updated FLAC to version 0.70.0827
• Readded MainConcept MPEG audio decoder [version 1.0.0.78]
• Readded MainConcept MPEG video decoder [version 1.0.0.78]
• Readded MainConcept MPEG demuxer [version 1.0.1.20]
• Minor changes

Requirements: Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, and Seven.