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Changes from v4.1.4 to v4.1.7

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

Changes from v4.1.0 to v4.1.4

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 73
• Updated ffdshow to revision 2067
• Updated DivX to version 6.8.4
• Fixed a registry access error on Vista
• Minor changes

Changes from v4.0.7 Beta to 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 AC3Filter to version 1.51a
• Updated x264VFW to revision 913
• Updated DirectVobSub to version 2.39
• Removed Indeo audio codec
• Removed Indeo IVF source filter
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.4
• Added an index to the FAQ
• Minor changes

Changes from v4.0.0 to v4.0.7 Beta

• Updated ffdshow to revision 2044
• Downgraded Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1608 because a few people were having trouble with the newer version
• Updated AC3Filter to version 1.51a
• Updated x264VFW to revision 913
• Removed Indeo audio codec
• Removed Indeo IVF source filter
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.4
• Added an index to the FAQ

Changes from v3.9.5 to v4.0.0

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 55
• Updated ffdshow to revision 2035
• Updated DivX to version 6.8.3
• Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.2.0.530
• Updated x264VFW to revision 889
• Updated LAME MP3 ACM codec to version 3.98
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.3

Changes from v3.9.0 to 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
• Removed CoreAAC
• Added MONOGRAM AAC decoder version 0.9.5.0
• Removed CDDA Reader
• Updated x264VFW to revision 839
• Updated RealMedia components to version 6.0.14.806
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.7.1
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.8.5 to 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 madFLAC to version 1.8
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.8.122.18
• Updated DivX encoder to version 6.8.2.6
• Updated x264VFW to revision 808
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.6.3
• Changed default DivX decoder to ffdshow (on Win2000/XP)

Changes from v3.8.0 to v3.8.5

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 47
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1909
• Updated DC-Bass Source to version 1.1.1
• Updated MONOGRAM AMR filter to version 1.0.1.0
• Updated MediaInfo Lite to version 0.7.6.1
• Updated x264vfw to revision 786
• Some file association improvements
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.7.5 to 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
• Removed obsolete Fraunhofer MP3 decoder
• Added MediaInfo 0.7.5.9
• Removed Avifixed tool

Changes from v3.7.0 to v3.7.5

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 revision 36
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1846
• Updated Xvid to version 1.2 build 2008-01-10
• Updated x264VFW to revision 736bm
• Updated DC-Bass Source
• Updated FLV splitter
• Removed CoreAVC

Changes from v3.6.5 to v3.7.0

• Updated Media Player Classic to version 6.4.9.1 rev. 34
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1805
• Updated x264 VFW codec to revision 721bm
• Updated madFLAC to version 1.7
• Updated FLV splitter to version 1.0.0.4
• Added MONOGRAM AMR splitter (version 0.9.0.1)
• Removed RadLight Musepack filter
• Added MONOGRAM Musepack splitter (version 0.3.1.2)
• Added MONOGRAM Musepack decoder (version 0.9.1.2)
• Changed default MP3 audio audio decoder from Fraunhofer to ffdshow
• Changed default MP1/MP2 audio decoder to ffdshow
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.6.2 to 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 .rmvb
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.5.7 to v3.6.2

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1714
• Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1026
• Updated DivX to version 6.8.0
• Updated madFLAC to version 1.5
• Updated Media Player Classic
• Updated FLV splitter
• Added option to use the DivX filter for decoding Xvid video
• 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
• No longer installs Indeo Audio Codec (iac25_32.ax) on Vista. It is incompatible with some programs
• 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
• The ffdshow whitelist is now enabled by default
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.5.7 to v3.6.0 Beta

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1700
• Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1026
• Updated DivX to version 6.8.0
• Updated madFLAC to version 1.5
• Updated Media Player Classic
• Updated FLV splitter
• Added option to use the DivX filter for decoding Xvid video
• 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
• No longer installs Indeo Audio Codec (iac25_32.ax) on Vista. It is incompatible with some programs
• Enabled error message display for Haali Media Splitter
• The ffdshow whitelist is now enabled by default
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.5.7 to v3.5.9 Beta

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1685
• Updated Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder to version 8.1.0.1026
• Updated DivX to version 6.8.0
• Updated madFLAC to version 1.5
• Updated Media Player Classic
• Updated FLV splitter
• Added option to use the DivX filter for decoding Xvid video
• 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
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.5.3 to v3.5.7

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1627
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.359.22
• Added Monkey's Audio source filter (DCoder)
• Removed Monkey's Audio plugin for DC-Bass Source
• This fixes playback of .ape files
• Added Haali Muxer tool
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.5.0 to v3.5.3

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1576
• Updated CoreWavPack to version 1.1.1
• Updated RealMedia components to version 6.0.12.1662
• 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 to v3.5.0

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1534
• Updated DivX to version 6.7.0
• Updated AC3ACM to version 1.4
• Removed AC3Filter.ACM
• Added madFLAC version 1.4
• Removed FLAC plugin for DC-Bass Source
• Updated Gabest AVI splitter to version 1.0.0.9
• Updated GraphEdit to build 061102
• Gabest AVI splitter is now enabled by default instead of the standard Microsoft splitter
• The pack is now able to play .amv files
• Reorganized some components in the installer. Audio decoders and audio parsers are now listed in two separate groups
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.4.0 to 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
• Updated Gabest AVI splitter
• 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 v3.4.0 to v3.4.3 Beta

• Added support for Windows 98/ME/NT4
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1469
• 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 v3.4.0 to v3.4.2 Beta

• Added support for Windows 98/ME/NT4
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1455
• Re-added DirectVobSub 2.33
• Updated Codec Tweak Tool
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.3.5 to v3.4.0

• Updated Media Player Classic
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1443
• Updated CoreAVC to version 1.5
• Updated AC3Filter to version 1.46
• Updated AC3Filter.ACM to version 1.46
• Updated FLV splitter
• Added AC3ACM
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.3.8 Beta to v3.3.9 Beta

• Updated Media Player Classic
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1443
• Updated CoreAVC to version 1.5
• Updated AC3Filter to version 1.46
• Updated AC3Filter.ACM to version 1.46
• Updated FLV splitter
• Added AC3ACM
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.3.5 to v3.3.8 Beta

• Updated Media Player Classic
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1438
• Updated CoreAVC to version 1.5
• Updated AC3Filter to version 1.46
• Updated AC3Filter.ACM to version 1.46
• Updated FLV splitter
• Minor changes

Changes from v3.3.4 Beta to v3.3.5

• Updated Media Player Classic
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1424
• Updated Xvid to version 1.2.0-dev build 2007-07-25
• 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 options for .m4a .aac .flac .ape .mpc .wv
• Minor changes and improvements

Changes from v3.3.3 Beta to v3.3.4 Beta

• Updated Media Player Classic
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1421
• Updated Xvid to version 1.2.0-dev build 2007-07-25
• 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 options for .m4a .aac .flac .ape .mpc .wv
• Minor changes and improvements

Changes from v3.3.0 to v3.3.3 Beta

• ted Media Player Classic
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1419
• Updated Xvid to version 1.2.0-dev build 2007-07-25
• 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 options for .m4a .aac .flac .ape .mpc .wv
• Minor changes

Changes from v2.2.9 Beta 2 to 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 Xvid to version 1.1.3
• Added MainConcept MPEG decoder [version 1.0.0.78]. This will be used only for decoding MPEG-1
• Updated Codec Tweak Tool
• Lots of small changes and improvements
• Increased version to match the version of KLCP

Changes from v2.2.9 Beta to v2.2.9 Beta 2

• Updated Media Player Classic [version 6.4.9.0+ | Mod by Casimir666 v1.0.9.0]
• Updated ffdshow to revision 1362
• Updated Xvid to version 1.1.3
• Added MainConcept MPEG decoder [version 1.0.0.78]. This will be used only for decoding MPEG-1.
• Updated Codec Tweak Tool
• Lots of small changes and improvements

Changes from v2.2.5 to v2.2.9 Beta

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1354
• Updated Xvid to version 1.1.3
• Added MainConcept MPEG decoder [version 1.0.0.78]. This will be used only for decoding MPEG-1
• Updated Codec Tweak Tool
• Lots of small changes and improvements

Changes from v2.2.0 to v2.2.5

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1320
• Removed DScaler5 MPEG decoder
• Removed MainConcept MPEG decoder
• Removed Ligos MPEG decoder
• Removed MainConcept MPEG audio decoder
• Removed Cyberlink MPEG splitter
• Removed MainConcept MPEG splitter
• Removed Ligos MPEG splitter
• Removed Elecard MPEG splitter
• All the removed MPEG stuff is still available in the K-Lite MPEG Pack. That can co-exist perfectly fine alongside the regular KLCP
• 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 v2.1.5 to v2.2.0

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1283
• Updated x264 to revision 606
• Removed WMV9VCM
• Removed Indeo 3, ffdshow will now be used instead
• Updated AC3Filter to version 1.45b
• Replaced AC3ACM with AC3Filter.ACM
• Added Haali shell extension
• Removed Orban AAC parser. DC-Bass Source is used instead
• Removed QT Alternative
• Updated Codec Tweak Tool
• Improved support for MPEG TS
• Automatic speaker configuration based on Windows audio settings
• Minor changes

Changes from v2.1.0 to v2.1.5

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1240
• Updated DivX decoder to version 6.6.1.4
• Updated DivX encoder to version 6.6.1.4
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.189.11
• Updated AC3Filter to version 1.40b
• Updated AC3File to version 0.5b
• Updated unrar.dll
• Added functionality to Codec Tweak Tool for importing/exporting settings

Changes from v2.01 to v2.1.0

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1193
• Updated DivX decoder to version 6.6.1.1
• Updated DivX encoder to version 6.6.1.1
• Updated Haali media Splitter to version 1.7.152.18
• Updated x264 VFW to revision 655
• 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 v2.00 to v2.01

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1112
• Fixed a stupid typo causing the DC-Bass filter to be broken
• Minor changes

Changes from v2.00 Beta to v2.00

• Updated ffdshow to revison 1109
• Added CoreAVC [version 1.3.0.0]
• The QuickTime ActiveX control for Internet Explorer is now listed as a separate component in the installer
• The RealMedia ActiveX control for Internet Explorer is now listed as a separate component in the installer
• Removed LAME CLI/DLL
• Removed LameDropXPd
• Removed OggDropXPd
• All three above are now available as separate installers
• Removed MP3 Source
• Removed ShoutCast Source
• Removed FLAC filters
• Removed Monkey's Audio filters
• Added DC-Bass Source [version 1.00]. This filter replaces the above four removed audio filters. It additionally adds support for the following audio formats: True Audio (.tta), Alac (.alac) and Tracker (.mod .it .xm .umx. s3m .mtm .mo3)
• Removed MMCompView
• Updated MusePack decoder to version 1.0.0.4

Changes from v1.71 to v2.00 Beta

• Updated ffdshow to revison 1106
• Added CoreAVC [version 1.3.0.0]
• The QuickTime ActiveX control for Internet Explorer is now listed as a separate component in the installer
• The RealMedia ActiveX control for Internet Explorer is now listed as a separate component in the installer
• Removed LAME CLI/DLL
• Removed LameDropXPd
• Removed OggDropXPd
• All three above are now available as separate installers
• Removed MP3 Source
• Removed ShoutCast Source
• Removed FLAC filters
• Removed Monkey's Audio filters
• Added DC-Bass Source [version 1.00]. This filter replaces the above four removed audio filters. It additionally adds support for the following audio formats: True Audio (.tta), Alac (.alac) and Tracker (.mod .it .xm .umx. s3m .mtm .mo3)
• Removed MMCompView
• Updated MusePack decoder to version 1.0.0.4

Changes from v1.70 to v1.71

• Updated ffdshow to revison 1097
• Updated x264 VFW to revision 621
• Removed DirectVobSub 2.33. It is available as a separate installer
• Removed Morgan Multimedia Stream Switcher. It is available as a separate installer. Most modern players and also Haali Media Splitter already have a build in stream switcher
• Removed Voxware MetaSound decoder. It is available as a separate installer
• Improved Codec Tweak Tool
• Improved .mov downloader
• This version of the codec pack does not support Windows 98/ME/NT4. Users of these old Operating Systems don't need to worry. There will be future versions of this codec pack that will work on these old versions of Windows

Changes from v1.69 to v1.70

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

Changes from v1.69 to v1.69

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1076
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.100.18
• Updated CoreWavPack to version 1.1.0
• Updated AC3Filter to version 1.30b
• Updated AC3File to version 0.4b
• Fixed issue with playing 3gp files in WMP
• Added file association option for .ogg
• Hardware acceleration is now enabled by default for the Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder
• Changed default MP4 splitter from Gabest to Haali
• Improved file association creation on Windows Vista
• Improved Codec Tweak Tool
• Vista users: Please read the FAQ if you get "COM Surrogate has stopped" errors
• Minor changes

Changes from v1.68 to v1.69

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1058
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.100.18
• Updated CoreWavPack to version 1.1.0
• Updated AC3Filter to version 1.20b
• Updated AC3File to version 0.4b
• Fixed issue with playing 3gp files in WMP
• Added file association option for .ogg
• Hardware acceleration is now enabled by default for the Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder
• Changed default MP4 splitter from Gabest to Haali
• Improved file association creation on Windows Vista
• Improved Codec Tweak Tool
• Vista users: Please read the FAQ if you get "COM Surrogate has stopped" errors
• Minor changes

Changes from v1.67 to v1.68

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1024
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.100.18
• Updated CoreWavPack to version 1.1.0
• Fixed issue with playing 3gp files in WMP
• Added file association option for .ogg
• Hardware acceleration is now enabled by default for the Cyberlink MPEG-2 decoder
• Minor changes

Changes from v1.66 to v1.67

• Updated ffdshow to revision 1004
• Updated QuickTime components to version 7.1.5.120
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.89.0
• Added Haali MPEG PS splitter
• Minor changes

Changes from v1.65 to v1.66

• Updated ffdshow to revision 969
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.77.5
• Removed localized QT components
• Added Orban AAC parser [version 1.0.27]
• 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
• Minor changes

Changes from v1.64 to v1.65

• Updated ffdshow to revision 885
• Updated DivX decoder to version 6.5.1.0
• Updated DivX encoder to version 6.5.0.53
• Updated Haali Media Splitter to version 1.7.62.21
• Updated DirectVobSub
• Includes latest QuickTime security update
• Added AC3File [version 0.3a]
• Minor changes

Changes from v1.63 to v1.64

• Updated ffdshow to revision 806
• Re-added DivX VFW (version 6.4.0.51)
• Updated WMV9VCM to version 9.0.1.1184
• Updated Fraunhofer MP3 ACM codec to version 3.4.0.0
• Minor changes

Changes from v1.61 to v1.62

• Updated ffdshow to revision 696
• Replaced Xvid v1.2.0-dev with v1.1.2
• Updated x264 VFW to revision 600
• Removed DivX VFW codec
• Removed 3ivX AAC
• Removed Ligos MPEG audio decoder
• Removed InterVideo MPEG decoder
• Removed InterVideo audio decoder
• Added Gabest and Haali AVI splitters. The default Microsoft splitter is still the recommended one. The other two are better able to handle incomplete/truncated files.
• Updated GSpot Codec Information Appliance to version 2.60 rc1
• Removed Sherlock
• Fixed an error that showed at the end of the install/uninstall on Windows Vista.
• Minor changes

Changes from v1.60 to v1.61

• Updated ffdshow to revision 571
• Updated Xvid to version 1.2.0-dev build 2006-11-08
• Removed CoreAVC
• Updated GSpot Codec Information Appliance to version 2.60 beta 5
• Minor changes

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