Old versionsĭownload links for old versions of the K-Lite Codec Pack can be found HERE. The last version that is compatible with Windows Vista is version 16.7.6, which can be downloaded HERE. The last version that is compatible with Windows XP SP3 is version 13.8.5, which can be downloaded HERE. If you want a good player, then use the Standard version instead. Visit our Media Foundation codec page to get the correct required codecs for WMP. The modern Windows Media Player from Windows 10/11 uses a different type of codec. It is compatible only with players that use DirectShow codecs.

The Basic package only contains DirectShow codecs. If the Microsoft Edge browser blocks your download, then please click here to read why that can happen on new files, and how to unblock it. Do not install downloaded files that have different values.

Genuine K-Lite files always have the exact same filename, size and hashes as indicated above. The other larger variants are: Standard, Full, and Mega. More details about this variant of the codec pack can be found on its contents and changelog pages.ĭetailed differences between the four variants of the codec pack can be found on the comparison of abilities and comparison of contents pages. If you also need a player, get the Standard variant. The Basic variant does not include a player. Despite its small size, it is still very powerful and allows playback of practically every known audio and video format. The Basic variant is very small and contains only the bare essentials needed for multimedia playback.

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