ffdshow is an open source decoder (and encoder) based on FFmpeg. ffdshow is used for decoding and encoding numerous video and audio codecs, (practically every decoder and encoder that FFmpeg supports). It runs on Microsoft Windows operating-systems and is implemented as a DirectShow decoding filter as well as VMW (Video for Windows) encoding DLL (Dynamic Link Library).
Ffdshow is a DirectShow decoding filter for decompressing DivX, XviD, WMV, MPEG-1, and MPEG-2 movies. It uses libav codec from ffmpeg project for video decompression, post processing code from. Preferred Filter Tweaker for Windows 7/8.x/10 About Win7DSFilterTweaker. Windows 7 uses its own codecs for decoding several audio and video formats. Using third party DirectShow filters instead of the native filters is not possible without making difficult changes to the Windows Registry. Ffdshow starts with libavcodec and adds a number of other video and audio decoding and encoding software. These packages are combined into a single DirectShow filter. DirectShow is the multimedia component of Microsoft's DirectX framework. FFDshow is a collection of video and audio codecs, allowing you to run almost all types of video and audio files, from DivX and XviD to MPEG 2 files. As well as the various codecs, there are also playback filters to alter the quality of your files. If you are lookking for a collection of these codecs, FFDShow is a great place to look. Jun 04, 2020 FFDshow is a collection of video and audio codecs, allowing you to run almost all types of video and audio files, from DivX and XviD to MPEG 2 files. As well as the various codecs, there are also playback filters to alter the quality of your files. If you are lookking for a collection of these codecs, FFDShow is a great place to look.
See also
- FFmpeg Wishlist
- FFmpeg Wishlist#Native DirectShow support - Native DirectShow support FFmpeg request/suggestion
- FFmpeg Wishlist#Native MediaFoundation support - Native MediaFoundation support FFmpeg request/suggestion
- FFmpeg Wishlist#DirectX Video Acceleration (DXVA) - DirectX Video Acceleration (DXVA) FFmpeg request/suggestion
External Links
- New (ffdshow-tryout) website: http://ffdshow-tryout.sourceforge.net
- Updated ffdshow fork project and source code site: http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow-tryout/
- Information/History: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ffdshow
- Old (dead) website: http://ffdshow.sf.net
- Old ffdshow project and source code site: http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DirectShow Wikipedia DirectShow article
- http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms783323.aspx Microsoft DirectShow specifications (1)
- http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms788119.aspx Microsoft DirectShow specifications (2)
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Ffdshow
ffmpeg.dll
Badware
Win32 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari
Ffdshow intrusion method
Ffdshow installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called 'bundled installation'. Freeware offers you to install additional module (Ffdshow). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Ffdshow copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is ffmpeg.dll. Sometimes it creates new startup key with name Ffdshow and value ffmpeg.dll. You can also find it in your processes list with name ffmpeg.dll or Ffdshow. Also, it can create folder with name Ffdshow under C:Program Files or C:ProgramData. After installation Ffdshow starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove Ffdshow immediately.
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How to remove Ffdshow manually
This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Ffdshow, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Ffdshow.
To get rid of Ffdshow, you should:
1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:
- Audio decoder configuration.lnk
- Homepage.url
- Uninstall ffdshow.lnk
- VFW configuration.lnk
- ffmpeg.dll
- ff_kernelDeint.dll
- ff_liba52.dll
- ff_libdts.dll
- ff_libfaad2.dll
- ff_libmad.dll
- ff_samplerate.dll
- ff_unrar.dll
- ff_wmv9.dll
- libmpeg2_ff.dll
- openIE.js
- TomsMoComp_ff.dll
- unins000.dat
- unins000.exe
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2. Delete the following malicious folders:
- %PROGRAMS%ffdshow
- %PROGRAMFILES%ffdshow
Ffdshow Raw Video Filter
3. Delete the following malicious registry entries andor values:
- Key: HKLMSYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlMediaResourcesicm
- Key: HKLMSOFTWAREGNUffdshow_vfw
- Key: HKLMSOFTWAREGNUffdshow_audio
- Key: HKLMSOFTWAREGNUffdshow
Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.
Uninstall Ffdshow related programs from Control Panel
We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Ffdshow entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Ffdshow won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.
Windows 10
Click on the Start menu and choose Settings
Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column
Find Ffdshow under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.
Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.
Windows 8/8.1
Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)
In the menu choose Control Panel
Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.
Locate Ffdshow or other related suspicious program.
Click Uninstall button.
Wait until uninstall process is complete.
Windows 7/Vista
Click Start and choose Control Panel.
Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.
In the list of installed programs find Ffdshow
Click Uninstall button.
Windows XP
Ffdshow Audio Decoder
Click Start
In the menu choose Control Panel
Choose Add / Remove Programs.
Find Ffdshow related entries.
Click Remove button.
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