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Installation

Q:Do I need to uninstall my old version first?
A:

It is always recommended to uninstall old versions first. However, it is not a requirement. If there only have been a few small changes between your old and the new version, then you can just install the new version on top of the old version. That should work fine, without any problems. If there have been major changes, then the installer will automatically prompt you that you should uninstall first.


Q:At the beginning of the installation I am asked if I want to uninstall a program X. Is that required?
A:

No, that is not required. Simply click 'No' to keep your existing software.

It is however highly recommended to uninstall other codec packs. This to avoid problems and keep your system as clean as possible.


Q:At the beginning of the installation I am asked if I want to uninstall RealPlayer. Is that required?
A:

No, that is not required. Simply click 'No' to keep RealPlayer.

If you want to use Real Alternative, then you must uninstall RealPlayer.


Q:"An error occurred while trying to replace the existing file: DeleteFile failed; code 5. Access denied."
A:

This means the installer tries to replace a file that is currently in use by another program.

Close all programs that are active and click on 'retry'. If the same error keeps appearing, then just click on 'ignore' and let the installation continue.


Q:Is it possible to uninstall only a couple components of the K-Lite Codec Pack and keep the rest?
A:

No. You have to uninstall the whole codec pack. Then install it again with only those components selected that you want.

You can however disable (and re-enable) all codecs and filters using the Codec Tweak Tool. This will not uninstall the codecs, but it will effectively disable them.


Q:Is there an uninstaller included?
A:

Yes.


Q:"Error writing to registry key"
A:

This registry error will occur when the security permissions for a registry key are incorrect.

To fix the problem, open the Registry Editor:
Start -> Run -> regedit.exe

In the Registry Editor, navigate to the key that gave the error. Right-click on that key and select 'Permissions'. Then make sure that the Administrators group has 'Full Control'.


Q:What is the difference between the available AVI splitters?
A:

Microsoft:
Has problems playing incomplete and truncated files.

Gabest / MPC internal:
This one is able to play most incomplete and truncated files without problems.

Haali:
Has problems playing (truncated) files that don't contain an AVI index.

Contains an audio switcher. That is useful for playing AVI files that have multiple audio tracks (which are quite rare) in players that don't contain an audio switcher themselves, such as WMP and Media Center.

 

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