Version history K-Lite Codec Pack Standard

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Changes from v4.2.5 -> v4.3.1

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 85
• Updated Media Player Classic Homecinema to version 1.1.891
• Updated ffdshow to revision 2322
• ffdshow is now able to decode E-AC3 and Dolby TrueHD audio. You must choose ffdshow as AC3 decoder to be able to use that functionality
• Updated FLV splitter to version 1.0.0.5
• FLV files that contains H.264 video and AAC audio are now fully supported
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.8
• Minor changes

Changes from v4.1.7 -> v4.2.5

• Added Media Player Classic Home Cinema version 1.1.843. This version of MPC has some new functionality. Such as internal DXVA decoders for H.264 and VC-1 video, and support for the video renderer EVR. At this moment the regular version of MPC is still included and used by default. Once the Home Cinema version becomes more stable, it will become the default.
• Please read the FAQ if you want to use the DXVA functionality of MPC-HC. All requirements to make it work are explained in there.
• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 82
• Updated ffdshow to revision 2202
• Removed libtheora and tremor plugins for ffdshow. Libavcodec is used instead.
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.7
• Removed GSpot Codec Information Appliance
• Removed DirectVobSub 2.33 (version 2.39 is still included)
• When creating file associations for WMP/BS.Player/ZoomPlayer, the icon of the player is used as filetype icon. The MPC style icons are now only used when associating files to MPC.
• Minor changes

Changes from v4.1.7 -> v4.2.2 Beta

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 82
• Updated ffdshow to revision 2202
• Removed libtheora and tremor plugins for ffdshow. Libavcodec is used instead
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.6
• Removed GSpot Codec Information Appliance
• Removed DirectVobSub 2.33 (version 2.39 is still included)
• When creating file associations for WMP/BS.Player/ZoomPlayer, the icon of the player is used as filetype icon. The MPC style icons are now only used when associating files to MPC
• Minor changes

Changes from v4.1.4 -> v4.1.7

• Updated ffdshow to revision 2080
• Updated DirectVobSub
• Minor changes

Changes from v4.1.0 -> v4.1.4

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 73
• Updated ffdshow to revision 2067
• Minor changes

Changes from v4.0.0 -> v4.1.0

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 72
• Updated ffdshow to revision 2055
• Downgraded Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1608 because a few people were having trouble with the newer version
• Updated DirectVobSub to version 2.39
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.4
• Added an index to the FAQ
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.9.5 -> v4.0.0

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 55
• Updated ffdshow to revision 2035
• Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.2.0.530
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.3

Changes from v3.9.0 -> v3.9.5

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 53
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1980
• Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1608
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.1
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.8.5 -> v3.9.0

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 49
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1937
• Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1513
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.8.122.18
• Removed Gabest Matroska splitter
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.6.3
• Changed default DivX decoder to ffdshow (on Win2000/XP)

Changes from v3.8.0 -> v3.8.5

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 47
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1909
• Removed ffdshow VFW interface
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.6.1
• Some file association improvements
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.7.5 -> v3.8.0

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 40
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1872
• Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1317
• Added MediaInfo 0.7.5.9

Changes from v3.7.0 -> v3.7.5

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 revision 36
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1846
• Updated FLV splitter
• Removed CoreAVC

Changes from v3.6.5 -> v3.7.0

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 34
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1805
• Updated FLV splitter to version 1.0.0.4
• Changed default MP3 audio decoder from Fraunhofer to ffdshow
• Changed default MP1/MP2 audio decoder to ffdshow
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.6.2 -> v3.6.5

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1734
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.401.3
• The ffdshow whitelist is now disabled by default again
• Added options to the installer to allow Windows Explorer to generate video thumbnails for the following file types: .mkv .mp4 .hdmov .ogm .flv .ts .m2ts
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.5.7 -> v3.6.2

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1714
• Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1026
• Updated Media Player Classic
• Updated FLV splitter
• Fixed "Reset to recommended settings" shortcut
• Now installs an older version of Haali Media Splitter on Windows 2000 because the latest version is incompatible with win2k
• Gabest MPEG splitter is no longer installed by default on Vista because the buggy Windows Explorer doesn't like this filter
• Enabled error message display for Haali Media Splitter
• Added Gabest Matroka splitter
• The ffdshow whitelist is now enabled by default
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.5.7 -> v3.6.0 Beta

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1700
• Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1026
• Updated Media Player Classic
• Updated FLV splitter
• Fixed "Reset to recommended settings" shortcut
• Now installs an older version of Haali Media Splitter on Windows 2000 because the latest version is incompatible with win2k
• Enabled error message display for Haali Media Splitter
• Added Gabest Matroka splitter
• The ffdshow whitelist is now enabled by default
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.5.3 -> v3.5.7

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1627
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.359.22
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.5.0 -> v3.5.3

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1576
• Workaround for a bug in the "Open File" dialog of WMP
• Some fixes for 64-bit versions of Windows
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.4.5 -> v3.5.0

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1534
• Added Gabest AVI splitter 1.0.0.9
• Gabest AVI splitter is now enabled by default instead of the standard Microsoft splitter
• The pack is now able to play .amv files
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.4.0 -> v3.4.5

• Added support for Windows 98/ME/NT4 (only in this version)
• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1
• Fixed three recently discoved security vulnerabilities in Media Player Classic
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1475
• Re-added DirectVobSub 2.33
• Updated Codec Tweak Tool
• Better handling of files that are 'in use' during installation. Such files will be replaced during next reboot
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.3.5 -> v3.4.0

• Updated Media Player Classic
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1443
• Updated CoreAVC to version 1.5
• Updated FLV splitter
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.3.0 -> v3.3.5

• Updated Media Player Classic
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1424
• Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.0.0.1828
• Updated Codec Tweak Tool
• Added option to store MPC settings in registry (instead of ini)
• Added file association option for .m4a
• Minor changes and improvements

Changes from v3.2.5 -> v3.3.0

• Updated Media Player Classic [version 6.4.9.0+ | Mod by Casimir666 v1.0.9.0]
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1371
• Updated Codec Tweak Tool
• Lots of small changes and improvements

Changes from v3.2.0 -> v3.2.5

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1320
• Fixed bug with Gabest MPEG splitter sometimes not installing properly
• Updated Codec Tweak Tool
• The MPEG-2/DVD decoder will now be deselected by default if nVidia PureVideo is detected as installed. The pack already did this for other populair decoders
• Improved file association creation/backup/restore
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.1.5 -> v3.2.0

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1282
• Added Haali shell extension
• Updated Codec Tweak Tool
• Automatic Speaker configuration based on Windows audio settings
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.1.0 -> v3.1.5

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1240
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.189.11
• Updated unrar.dll
• Added functionality to Codec Tweak Tool for importing/exporting settings
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.02 Beta -> v3.1.0

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1193
• Updated Haali media Splitter to version 1.7.152.18
• Added Cyberlink MPEG2/DVD decoder
• Added ffdshow whitelist feature. When enabled, usage of ffdshow will be restricted to a list of known compatible applications
• Moved most ffdshow related things in the installer from Tasks to Components. This should make the available choices more clear
• Uninstall your old version before updating to this version
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.01 -> v3.02 Beta

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1147
• Updated Haali media Splitter to version 1.7.152.18
• Added Cyberlink MPEG2/DVD decoder
• Added ffdshow whitelist feature. When enabled, usage of ffdshow will be restricted to a list of known compatible applications
• Moved most ffdshow related things in the installer from Tasks to Components. This should make the available choices more clear
• Uninstall your old version before updating to this version

Changes from v3.00 -> v3.01

• Updated ffdshow to revison 1112
• Minor changes

Changes from v2.89 -> v3.00

• Updated ffdshow to revison 1109
• Added CoreAVC [version 1.3.0.0]

Changes from v2.88 -> v2.89

• Removed DivX decoder. The Xvid decoder will be used instead to decode all MPEG-4 variants
• Improved Codec Tweak Tool

Changes from v2.87 -> v2.88

• Updated ffdshow to revison 1082
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.121.0
• Fixed Unattended Install Wizard

Changes from v2.85 -> v2.87

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1076
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.100.18
• Added file association option for .ogg
• Changed default MP4 splitter from Gabest to Haali
• Improved file association creation on Windows Vista
• Improved Codec Tweak Tool
• Minor changes

Changes from v2.84 -> v2.85

• Updated ffdshow to revision 971
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.89.0
• Changed default the renderer used by MPC in Windows Vista from Overlay Mixer to System Default. This should prevent Aero from disabling during video playback
• Updated GSpot Codec Information Appliance to version 2.70a
• Updated Codec Tweak Tool

Changes from v2.83 -> v2.84

• Updated ffdshow to revision 885
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.62.21
• Updated DirectVobSub

Changes from v2.82 -> v2.83

• Updated ffdshow to revision 806
• Minor changes

Changes from v2.81 -> v2.82

• Updated Media Player Classic (version 6.4.9.0+ SVN build 2006-12-24)
• Updated ffdshow to revision 733
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.6.400.11
• Added Gabest Ogg splitter

Changes from v2.80 -> v2.81

• Updated ffdshow to revision 696
• Updated GSpot Codec Information Appliance to version 2.60 rc1
• Fixed an error that showed at the end of the install/uninstall on Windows Vista.

Changes from v2.79 -> v2.80

• Updated ffdshow to revision 571
• Updated GSpot Codec Information Appliance to version 2.60 beta 5
• Minor changes

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