Indeo Support
The Ligos Indeo Codecs package is distributed “as is” for use with applications that require these codecs for media playback. Documentation is available below in PDF format, and requires Adobe’s Acrobat Reader.
Indeo and Microsoft Windows Issue
General - Beginning with the 2002 update to Windows XP (known as Service Pack 1), Microsoft suspended distribution of the Indeo codecs as a base part of its operating system. This is also true of the recently released Windows Vista operating system. However, a number of older game and multimedia titles require Indeo to be installed on the OS in order to function.
Please note that this was Microsoft’s decision alone, as Ligos honors any legacy Indeo Distribution Agreements between Intel and other parties. Questions and comments should be directed to Microsoft through one of their support channels, or to the company from whom you purchased your software.
As an option to meet the needs of those Windows users who still require Indeo, Ligos has created an enhanced bundle of the Indeo codecs called Ligos Indeo Codecs. This package includes Indeo Video version 5.2, as well as support for the older Indeo Video 4.5 and Indeo Audio 2.5 codecs. Free versions of Indeo are no longer available from Ligos. Indeo versions 2.x and 3.x are no longer available, and no longer supported.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Vista - With the 2004 update to Windows XP (known as Service Pack 2), Microsoft has made security changes to the OS and Windows Media Player 9 and up that prohibit the direct playback of Indeo content online. Users will find that they will no longer be able to automatically play video files posted on the web if they were encoded with the Indeo codec. Windows Media Player will only play Indeo files if they are local (on your hard drive). Questions and comments should be directed to Microsoft through one of their support channels.
3rd Party Webcameras, Multimedia and Game Titles
Please note that we can only support the installation of The Ligos Indeo Codecs package itself, and the playback of Indeo encoded media through players like Windows Media Player. Ligos Corporation does not provide support for software or hardware titles that use Indeo (such as Carnivores, Thief II, Instant Immersion Language, Links, Encarta, Mafia, James Bond 007 Nightfire, Wheel of Fortune, Tonka Search and Rescue, Asheron’s Call, Risk II, Logitech QuickCams, etc.).
If you have been referred to this page by a pop-up message or a third-party provider (for another hardware or software product), and are not certain that you require Indeo to make your product work, please contact the original manufacturer. We cannot provide support for or answer questions regarding third party products. In addition, as Ligos Indeo Codecs is a downloadable product, we do not offer refunds once the purchase has been made. Please see the section on Sales Policies for additional information and to get assistance.
If you have difficulty installing Indeo, please refer to the documentation below, or contact Ligos Indeo support e-mail address listed below for assistance. If you continue to have difficulty with your game or multimedia title after the proper installation of Indeo, you will need to contact that company for further assistance.
Indeo Frequently Asked Questions & Support Notes
Indeo Technical Documentation
Indeo for Macintosh Platforms
Indeo codecs are no longer offered by Apple for Macintosh platforms or QuickTime. There are no plans for an OS X version of the Indeo codecs.
Limited end-user support is available by email at indeo_support@ligos.com. Please indicate which version of Indeo you are using.
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