Software update: DivX Pro 5.2.1 beta

DivX Labs has released a new beta version of its DivX Pro codec. The version number is 5.2.1 beta and besides various bug fixes it is now possible not to install the “Generic MPEG-4 Playback Component” during installation. In addition, this version is fully Windows XP SP-2 compatible and DivX Player 2.5.5 is included. Feedback regarding this beta release may be in this forum to be found. The full changelog looks like this:

New:

• Added an option to installer for “Generic MPEG-4 Playback Component”
• Includes DivX Player 2.5.5
• Windows XP SP2-compatible
• Register application now shows an “Already registered” message where appropriate

Fixed:

• Decoder
  • Crashing with some videos
  • Black areas appearing in some videos
  • Locking up/crashing when seeking in, or exiting various third-party players
  • Performance impact when previewing files in explorer because DirectShow is calling DivX.dll in error on some systems
  • Skipped blocks decoding multiple B-frames with no post-processing
  • Japanese decoder configuration dialogue showing garbled text
• encoder
  • Encoder stalls for a long time when loaded
  • Encode stalls for a long time when configuration dialog is closed
  • Picture wobble when de-interlacing
  • Codec loses license information (Pro runs as Std, 6 month trial runs as Std, etc.)
  • Some Pro features not ghosted out when trial expires, even though they are not functional
  • Trial expired message not always displayed when appropriate
  • Memory access violation during nth pass
  • Disabling “Rotate artwork and product information” does not disable scrolling text area
• Check For Updates
  • Process could not be completed manually when system locale was not one of English, French, German, Japanese
  • Using system locale as language preference instead of users language selection
• User Guide
  • References to MV file feature, which is disabled for this release