Vista Codec Package is a free codec pack (freeware) for Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2003 and Windows NT. With Vista Codec Pack package installed, you won’t need to install any other codec or filter. The codec pack combines all the best and popular codecs available in the world.
The author also tracks down the latest updates to the codecs used in the pack, and tests their functionality before been updated and included in the package, plus resolve all possible conflicts.
The official change log for version 4.7.1 is as follows:
update ffdshow to rev. 2035
update 10 of Gabest decoders
add shortcuts for DVR-MS settings
add several filetype recognitions to WMP11
Vista Codec x64 Component Changes:
update ffdshow to rev. 2035
update 9 of Gabest decoders
add shortcuts for DVR-MS settings
add several filetype recognitions to WMP11
add shortcuts to toggle libavcodec version (audio related)
The official change log for version 4.7.2 is as follows:
add thumbnailing for several filetypes
improve MP4 shortcuts (splitter choice)
update ffdshow rev 2045
update AC3filter rev 1.51a
update Gabest's splitters/decoders rev 673
add spdif configuration (not installed by default)
PLS playlist recognition (not installed by default)
