Codec packs

[AstroTurf]

What is a good all round codec pack that covers most (if not all) formats, is free and does not come with bloat/spy/x ware?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ashfaak]

I usually use K-lite Mega codec pack, but there are others out there that do the same thing. http://www.codecguide.com/download_k-lite_codec_pack_mega.htm

 

[SirFooK'nG]

+1 K-Lite is the best

 

[AstroTurf]

Thanks

 

[homeboy]

k-lite its free, the best

 

[wizzball]

I used to use the Combined Community Codec Pack (CCCP) as I could play virtually all media with those codecs. However, after installing VLC (www.videolan.org) on a number of machines I've never had to download a codec pack.

For Realmedia and Quicktime formats I used Real Media Alternative and Quicktime Alternative which are based on the old Windows Media Player software and work extremely well, without the bloated iTunes and Realplayer software.

 

[D.B.Cooper]

I still use CCCP myself, though it's actually a collection of DirectShow filters, not a codec package.

 

[Drake2007]

What is a good all round codec pack that covers most (if not all) formats, is free and does not come with bloat/spy/x ware?

Thanks in advance.

VLC Media Player

 

[kronoSX]

codec klite pack 4.53 is the only version i use for win7.The newer versions causes problems on my pc.

 

[ponder]

The KMPlayer

 

[Drake2007]

The KMPlayer

Ah too true, the OP didn't specify OS

 

[kingrob]

I use Sharky007's codecs for Windows pcs.

http://shark007.net/

 

[AstroTurf]

Thanks, I put K-light on and sofar no issues

I forgot about real and quicktime alternative's existence, thanks for the reminder