K-Lite Mega Codec Pack Update 4.8.9 Build 20090602

K-Lite Mega Codec Pack Update 4.8.9 Build 20090602 is a combination of 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 necessary codecs. This is your one stop codec resource.

K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of 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 solution for playing all your video files. You should be able to play all the popular movie formats and even some rare formats.

Real Alternative will allow you to play RealMedia files without having to install RealPlayer. All RealMedia formats (.ra .rm .rmvb .ram .rpm .rv .rp .rt .rnx .smi .smil etc.) are supported, including streaming content and RealMedia content that is embedded in webpages.

QuickTime Alternative is a trimmed down version of QuickTime that contains only the essential components needed for playing QuickTime content that is embedded in webpages.

Major Features:

1. K-Lite Codec Pack
   • It is updated frequently. So it is always up-to-date with the newest and/or best components.
   • All components have been carefully selected for specific purposes. It is not just a random bunch of stuff thrown together.
   • It is very user-friendly and easy to use.
   • Works great with Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center. But also with all other DirectShow players, such as Media Player Classic, BS.Player, ZoomPlayer, and others.
   • The installation is fully customizable, meaning that you are able to install just those components that you really want.
   • The pack has many options, which allows you to tweak it to your own specific needs and preferences.
   • Uninstallation removes everything that was installed by the pack. Including all registry keys. All changes are properly undone.
   • It is extremely easy to make a fully customized unattended installation with the integrated wizard.
   • It does not contain any codecs or filters that are known to be bad, buggy or unstable. In fact, the installer is able to detect and disable several known troublemakers.
   • It tries to avoid potential conflicts with other codecs installed on your computer. The installer is able to detect and remove over 100 different codec and filter packs.
   • The installer is able to detect broken codecs and filters on your system, and helps you to remove them.
   • It is a very complete package, containing everything you need to play your movies.
   • The pack has options to activate thumbnail generation in Windows Explorer for several popular video file formats, which are by default not thumbnailed in Explorer.
   • The pack automatically configures Media Center to recognize all common audio and video file formats, so that such files show up in your media library.
   • This pack has a huge user base. This means that problems are found and resolved quickly.
   • There are different variants of the pack. From very small to large.
   • The pack is suitable for both novice and expert users.
2. Real Alternative:
   • Quick and easy install
   • It's easy to make an unattended installation
   • Proper uninstallation
   • No background processes
   • Use a player of your own choice
   • Low on resources
   • No advertising, no registration forms, nothing annoying
3. QuickTime Alternative:
   • Quick and easy install
   • Ability to make an unattended installation
   • No background processes
   • No unwanted stuff and other nonsense
   • Smaller size

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