video codecs

Guest · Jul 16, 2005

i just installed deer hunter 5 after a long period of time. my how times have
changed. i now have to pay $15 to download video codecs to run a game i have
purchased and already used extensively in the past. IS THERE ANYWAY FOR ME
TO PLAY THIS GAME FOR FREE?

Gary Tsang · Jul 16, 2005

Is this the error you are getting?

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=327979

If so, a fix is available here

Windows XP Patch: Game Stops Responding or Quits Unexpectedly When
Introductory Video Clip Is Played
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...fb-7cd7-461b-ad24-6a4d1c5df8ff&DisplayLang=en

This should be fixed in SP2, so if you aren't using that, you ought to be
using it!

video codecs

Guest

Gary Tsang