Codec Toolbox RS0.7 Alpha

Codec Toolbox RS is a lightweight software application whose purpose is to help you read or change the merit of all 32-/64-bit codecs, as well as list all codecs installed on your computer. In addition, the tool is able to detect broken codecs and filters.

Portable running mode

The utility is portable so you may opt for dropping it on pen drives or other removable devices so you can carry it with you all the time. Plus, you may run it without having to apply administrative privileges directly from the storage device.It’s easy to get rid of it because you only need to delete the file that you have downloaded from the Internet. Double-clicking on the executable file helps you gain access to its GUI because you do not have to go through an installation process.

Clean feature lineup

Codec Toolbox RS sports an intuitive and clutter-free design that allows you to tweak the dedicated parameters in a short amount of time. All configuration settings are integrated within a single window. You cannot appeal to a help manual, but you can consult a ‘Readme’ file to find out short descriptions about the program’s capabilities.You can also control the tool via the command-line panel and view the available arguments in the ‘Readme’ panel.

Key features

Codec Toolbox RS offers you the possibility to read or change the merit of a codec. You can look for codecs by name or CLSID, filter the results by 32- or 64-bit codecs, as well as view the current merit and alter it on the fly.Other notable tweaks worth being mentioned enable you to read VFW/ACM information, list only 32-bit or 64-bit codecs (or both of them) installed on your system, identify broken codecs, remove a specific codec, check out log data about all triggered actions and possible errors, as well as copy log data to the clipboard.

Final ideas

To sum things up, Codec Toolbox RS comes packed with several handy features for helping you manage the codecs present on your PC. It can be tweaked by less experienced users and professionals alike.