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Real Alternative will allow you to play RealMedia files without having to install RealPlayer.

All RealMedia formats (.ra .rm .rmvb .ram .rpm .rv .rp .rt .rnx .smi .smil etc.) are supported, including streaming content and RealMedia content that is embedded in webpages.

Some advantages compared to RealPlayer:
* Quick and easy install
* It’s easy to make an unattended installation
* Proper uninstallation
* No background processes
* Use a player of your own choice
* Low on resources
* No advertising, no registration forms, nothing annoying

Limitations:
* .smi and .smil files only play the first part of a clip. This is only a problem when the clip consists of multiple parts. These files are not very common. These files do play correctly when embedded in a browser.
* The RealMedia DirectShow splitter does not work with streaming content. You must use the included Media Player Classic to play streaming content.

Download Real Alternative 1.82

Changelog 4.0.0 -> 4.1.0 | (2008-07-28)

* 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

Download K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 4.1.0

Also Available:
K-Lite Codec Pack 4.1.0 Full
K-Lite Codec Pack 4.1.0 Basic

Changelog 3.8.5 -> 3.9.0 | (2008-04-15)

• 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)

Download K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 3.9.0

Also Available:
K-Lite Codec Pack 3.9.0 Full
K-Lite Codec Pack 3.9.0 Basic

Changelog 3.7.0 -> 3.7.5 | (2008-02-05)

* 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

Download K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 3.7.5

Also Available:
K-Lite Codec Pack 3.7.5 Full
K-Lite Codec Pack 3.7.5 Basic

Changelog 3.6.5 -> 3.7.0 | (2008-01-23)

* 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

Download K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 3.7.0

Also Available:
K-Lite Codec Pack 3.7.0 Full
K-Lite Codec Pack 3.7.0 Basic

CodecInstaller is a Windows program that detects the Audio and Video codecs installed on your system, analyzes files to understand which codecs they require and suggests you to install them.

This program can be used to analyze files: it supports avi, mpeg, wmv, wma, ogg, flac, mpc, mp3, mp4, wav, wx and will show technical data such as width/height and ratio, length, video codec, framerate, size, bitrate, total frames, quality factor and metadata such as title, album, year (if available).

CodecInstaller can also be used to distribute video files on a CD, to be sure that who receives the CD will have all the necessary codecs installed: with a single tool he will be able to check if the codecs are already installed and up-to-date. CodecInstaller contains a MovieLauncher that displays informations about the distributed video file (author, plot, director…) along with a screenshot and a ‘Play’ button.

Download CodecInstaller 2.6.3

Changelog 3.4.0 -> 3.4.5 | (2007-09-14)

* 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

Download K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 3.4.5

Changelog 3.3.0 -> 3.3.5 | (2007-08-17)

* 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

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Changelog 3.3.0 -> 3.3.5 | (2007-08-17)

* 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

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Changelog 2.2.5 -> 3.3.0 | (2007-07-25)
- 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

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