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THE CODECS

ABOUT:

The Codecs is the most completed, powerful and reliable compilation package of various audio and video codecs.

It contains the best and newest codecs that are needed for playing most movies (Divx, VCD, SVCD, etc.).

INSTALL:

  • Uninstall previously installed codecs (Divx, Xvid, etc.)
  • Install one of the codec packages (normal or lite) that you find suitable for you.
  • It does not required to reboot your computer, but you can.

ADVANTAGES:

  • There are two versions of The Codecs.
    Full package.
    Lite package.
  • Both of them have less files but good functionality if you compare with the other codec packages.
  • You can copy Lite codecs pack to a single 1.44 diskette.
  • They are designed to solve the most common codec and installation problems.
  • Very simple and easier install/uninstall method.
  • Minimal and effective disk usage.

WHAT’S NEW:
Version 3.0 – Aug 1, 2005

  • Updated new versions of codecs (divx).
  • Updated install script and compiler to change packaging.

Version 2.8 – Mar 26, 2005

  • Updated new versions of codecs (divx).
  • Updated install script and compiler to change packaging.

Version 2.7 – Feb 18, 2005

  • Updated new versions of codecs (ffdshow and xvid).
  • Updated install script to change packaging.

Version 2.6 – Oct 20, 2004

  • Updated new versions of codecs (ffdshow).
  • Updated install script to change packaging.

Version 2.5 – Oct 5, 2004

  • Updated new versions of codecs (ffdshow).
  • Updated install script to change packaging.

Version 2.4 – Sep 9, 2004

  • Updated new versions of codecs (divx and xvid).
  • Updated install script to change packaging.

Version 2.3 – Sep 1, 2004

  • Included Avi Speed Info v.1.0.0.2.
  • Updated new versions of codecs (ffdshow and xvid).
  • Updated install script to remove default values from registry entries.
  • Packaging changes.

Version 2.2 – Aug 24, 2004

  • Updated new versions of codecs (Divx 5.2, ffdshow and AC3 Filter).

Version 2.1 – Jun 29, 2004

  • Updated new versions of codecs (ffdshow and AC3 Filter).

Version 2.0 – Jun 23, 2004

  • Added an unattended installation option in the form of the /S command line (in Silent.bat).
  • Removed 3ivx codecs from compilation.
  • Updated new versions of codecs (ffdshow and xvid).

Version 1.7 – May 23, 2004

  • Updated new versions of codecs.
  • Packaging changes.

Version 1.4 – April 7, 2004

  • Updated new versions of codecs.
  • Packaging and Start menu changes.

Version 1.2 – December 23, 2003

  • Updated new versions of codecs.
  • Packaging changes.

Version 1.1 – September 19, 2003

  • Changed settings default values of used codecs in Windows registry before install.
  • Packaging changes.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Codecs and filters are included in The Codecs:

  • Divx (6) Free: 6.0.0.1571
  • DivX 😉 MPEG-4 Video (Fast&Low): 4.1.0.3920
  • XviD Koepi’s build: 1.2
  • ffdshow filter: 28/08/2006
  • Intel I.263 Video Driver: 2.55.1.14
  • AC3Filter (Audio): 1.0.9.a
  • MPEG Layer-3 Audio Codec: 1.2.0.63
  • InterVideo Audio Decoder: 1.0.0.1
  • Moonlight Odio Dekoda: 1.2.3.0
  • Ogg Vorbis Filter: 0.9.9.5
  • MM Stream Switcher: 0.9.9.0
  • Huffyuv lossless video codec: 2.2.0.1

Codecs and filters are included in The Codecs Lite:

  • Nic’s XviD Codec 1.1.0 b2 build: 04/06/2005
  • ffdshow filter: 23/05/2003
  • AC3Filter (Audio): 0.7.0.b
  • DivX 😉 MPEG-4 Audio: 4.1.0.3920
  • MPEG Layer-3 Audio Codec: 1.2.0.63
  • MM Stream Switcher: 0.9.7.0
  • Ogg Vorbis Filter: 0.9.9.6
  • Huffyuv lossless video codec: 2.2.0.1

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THANKS:
Thanks to all for the suggestions and comments.

BUG REPORT:
Before you e-mail us about possible bug, check our homepage and be sure you have the newest version of the file. Also you can check your AVI file with Avi Speed Info that is very little utility (also it is included in The Codecs).

CONTACT:
If you have any questions, suggestions, bug reports or anything else, feel free to contact us at theorica@gmail.com