I use Ninite.com to get a codec package. Here's why.
-> http://www.howtogeek.com/201354/ninite-is-the-only-safe-place-to-get-windows-freeware/
I tried downloading latest Media Player Codec Pack
Version 4.4.0 | Added: 10/07/2015 | See related Video Players
What's new in this version: Changes in release 4.4.0:
Version 4.4.0 may contain unspecified features updates and bug fixes, from my CNet download email. Everything went well until my security alerted that it was "unsafe" to install this .exe software. My question is what do I do now to get a "safe" download of this update?

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