Out of the box Windows 7 includes much better support for codecs allowing most tips of files to be played. However, the support for mkv files within Windows 7 isn’t great. Because of changes in the way files are played back in Windows 7, using codec packs that worked well with Windows Vista and are based on DirectShow isn’t easy.
Thankfully Divx have stepped in to help, putting together a new set of mkv codecs that utilise the new Windows 7 playback system (Windows Media Foundation). With the Divx Labs MKV project there’s no messing around changing permissions or editing files. All you have to do is install the DivxLabs MKV project and you will have instant playback of mkv files within Windows 7. The codecs even provide DVXA hardware acceleration support, so if you have a good graphics card you will get even better performance.
This technology preview introduces support for DivX Plus HD video in applications using the Microsoft Media Foundation, a new framework introduced in Windows 7. The package includes a native version of the DivX DivX “>MKV Demux as well as shell extensions that provide thumbnail images and detailed file information for files with either “.divx” (DivX 6) or “.mkv” (DivX 7) extensions for an enhanced experience.
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