Where can I get 'safe' codecs?

[jammer20002]

I've had to renstall a new PC.
I need to get some codecs installed.
Can someone tell me where I can get 'safe' codecs?
I've heard soo much about codecs with malicious software in.

Thanks.


Jam

[Nelson9937955]

Don't dl any codec paks. Just download one by one as you need them. Get yourself the xvid codec off this site for starters

[waheed]

I think a number of codecs without the spyware/adware costs. There are the pro versions of the software.

[jbenj01]

Exactly why is it NOT recommended to install codec packages?? Is it solely b/c of spy- and adwares?? If so, couldn't you just run spy/adware removal app after installing?

[Gurm]

No, the codec packs don't have spyware.

However, they were assembled by retarded warez monkeys, so they often set up bad associations and line up the codecs/filters in a lousy order such that it's impossible after a while to get ANYTHING to play back properly.

[kalayaan]

on this subject, how could i uninstall a particular codec without affecting the others?

thanks

[Skith]

If add/remove programs is not an option, you can open control panel -> Sounds and Audio Devices -> Hardware tab -> select Video Codecs (or Audio Codecs) -> properties button

That will show you what you have installed. Be careful of what you remove. I would advise removing something only if you know exactly what it is.