DirectShow Filter _Codec_ Reset
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 22 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
✅ = DirectShow Filter (Codec) Reset v0. 2 =-
✅ by Blade FireLight
✅ Based on CODEC Reset Utility v4. 1 by Nightmare2013.
✅ !!! WARNING !!!
✅ Use this file at your own risk! Make sure you have a current system restore point before you use this utility!
✅ Discription:
- = DirectShow Filter (Codec) Reset v0. 2 =-
- by Blade FireLight
- Based on CODEC Reset Utility v4. 1 by Nightmare2013.
- !!! WARNING !!!
- Use this file at your own risk! Make sure you have a current system restore point before you use this utility!
- Discription:
- This utility is designed to remove key registry references to all DirectShow Filters (frequently called CODECs) from your system and reinstall the registry references for only the ones that come with a clean install of Windows.
- Many players are having problems with Gamebryo engine games (Morrowind, Oblivion, Fallout3, Fallout:NV) having sound issues (stuttering, skipping, crackling, Crash to Desktop). Unlike many other games Gambryo relys on windows to pin each DirectShow filter into a chain (called a filter graph). Unfortunately the poor design of DirectShow filter merit system allows 3rd party Filters to get into a so-called \"Merit Nucular Arms Race\". Each one uping it\'s Merit value to be the one chosen by windows to process playback. This makes it impossible to get windows to use it\'s original filters unless a programmer explicitly builds the filter graph. While there are so many 3rd party \"codec\" packs available and many other media players install them (I had a bunch from Creative Labs and PowerDVD) it\'s virtually impossible to pinpoint what one is causing the issue. Games based on the Gamebyro engine dont (that I\'m aware of) provide any DirectShow filters and are designed to use the default Microsoft ones. This utility allows you to test if your issues is a DirectShow filter issue by backing up your current registry settings and then resting the registry entries to the installed default. Currently windows XP Sp3 (32 and 64bit) and Windows 7 (32 and 64bit) are supported.
- How to use:
- IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have windows installed anywhere other than C:\\Windows this utility will try to detect and adjust the paths in the registry. I have not tested this!! as I dont have access to a computer with windows installed in an alternate location
- BEFORE YOU CONTINUE: Make sure that System Restore is working properly. While I backup your settings for later restore, it\'s always possible something can go wrong. System Restore is the simplest way, and for most people windows will make a restore point each day. To verify start System Restore (on XP Start > all programs > accessories > system tools) on Win7, win key > type \"system restore\" press enter click \"open system restore\". If the most recent restore point is in the last 36 hours your good to go and can exit system restore.
- This program is an Self Extracting utility. Extract to the default temp location. It will automatically create a backup to your documents folder in the sub-folder codecbackup. Then it will ask you to reset or restore. Follow the instructions on the screen.
- Test your game:
- If there is no improvement, then you dont have a DirectShow filter issue. Restore the backup and keep looking for a so
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data
DirectShow Filter _Codec_ Reset is a utility mod that resets DirectShow filters to factory defaults, addressing sound, performance, and crash issues. It was updated for Windows XP and has 298 endorsements and 9,097 downloads, last updated in 2010.
✨ Key Features
Resets DirectShow filters to factory default settings.
Fixes sound, performance, and CTD (crash to desktop) issues.
Updated to work on Windows XP.
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 298 endorsements and over 9k downloads.
- Targets common issues like sound glitches and crashes.
- Simple utility—no complex setup required.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010—may not support modern Windows versions.
- No detailed instructions or troubleshooting provided.
- Niche utility; only useful if you're experiencing DirectShow-related problems.
🎯 Is This For You?
For modders and players on older systems (XP) who encounter sound or crash issues tied to DirectShow filters. Skip if you're on modern Windows or don't have such problems.
For modders and players on older systems (XP) who encounter sound or crash issues tied to DirectShow filters. Skip if you're on modern Windows or don't have such problems.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute
💡 Beginner Tips
- Run the reset before reinstalling codec packs to avoid conflicts.
- If you're on Windows 7 or later, check compatibility mode for XP.
- Back up your current filter settings if possible, though the tool resets to defaults.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Blade FireLight
- Version
- 0.3
- Downloads
- 9,097
- Endorsements
- 298
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 10/29/2010
- Updated
- 11/13/2010
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