Reviews of XP Codec Pack

1. 
   Undesired Username

   Reviewing 2.4.1 (Aug 2, 2008)

   You two are being closed-minded zealots regarding this codec pack. It is not a "kitchen sink" pack, and in fact has little a sane person would find objectionable. Not only that, you can opt not to install certain items.
2. 
   lion7718

   Reviewing 2.3.7 (Apr 16, 2008)

   @roj:
   
   I agree completely & have said this for years.
   All you really need are DivX, XviD & AC-3 Audio...
   it is highly unlikely that you will need anything else..not including Real or QT.
3. 
   roj

   Reviewing 2.3.4 (Dec 8, 2007)

   IMNSHO, codec packs are a complete and often dangerous waste of time.
   
   Pick the codecs you absolutely need, download the latest versions and install them. Upgrade them only if absolutely necessary - don't jump just because a new version comes out. Your system will run cleaner and give far less grief.
   
   I personally have been using that methodology for years (in my case it's a grand total of 6 codecs, not all of them the latest and greatest versions) and I've never been sorry.
   
   I have however seen the results of using the codec packs and their scattershot approach on the machines of various friends and associates. Many have come crying to me to fix various foibles caused by this type of crap and my advice is always the same:
   
   Reformat and start over.
   
   Apply some intelligent and constructive thought to your particular situation and you won't need rubbish like this.
   
   ONE star for a genre (Cidec Packs) that is FAR more trouble than it's ever been worth.
4. 
   cltx99

   Reviewing 2.1.0 (Sep 16, 2007)

   I have to give it a five thumbs down. It wouldn't install after two tries.
5. 
   Tao2005

   Reviewing 2.1.0 (Sep 15, 2007)

   Microsoft, won't ever wake up, and smell what it's shoveling. However Microsoft did this, then windows wouldn't need to update every month.

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