Racerender suddenly doesn't recognize HEVC codec

[Larry R]

Thank you Brendon.

I did a system restore, followed your instructions and found the broken version.

Sadly, I don't have the chops to install the working version.

But it's good to know and saved me some time.

Much appreciated!

[TheJorma]

Thanks Brendon. The older codec works.

[CPC]

Same issue as well...Can't RR make a patch for this? I'm running a hero10. Working fine for months then error.

[Benwill1]

Thank you so much for finding this!! I have been pulling my hair out for over a week now. None of my videos from my last track day would work.

[CZ Eddie]

Thanks, Brendon! That worked great for me.

Windows 10 ->

To uninstall existing HEVC regardless of version, open the PowerShell as admin and run this command:

Get-AppxPackage *HEVCVideoExtension* | Remove-AppxPackage

Copy this older HEVC file to the root of your C:/ drive:
https://archive.org/details/microsof...8bbwe_20231114


Run this command to install it:

Add-AppxPackage -Path C:\Microsoft.HEVCVideoExtension_2.0.61931.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.AppxBundle

Reboot and you're good to go until MS updates you again.
Then, rinse & repeat the commands above.

I got updated and broken again within a couple of days.
Just re-did the commands above and I'm working again now.

Tried to upload the HEVC file here but it wouldn't go through.
Archive.org was down the other day from a hack but they're back online now.
Hope it stays that way.

[dan_osms.io]

Thanks Brendon, I was able to follow your instructions. I also turned off the auto update... but something else is updating the codec... perhaps windows update ? Either way I keep reinstalling the pkg file and that solves. But I am wondering if there is going to be an update perma fix to this. Has anyone crafted a ticket to the RR support team to bring this up? I doubt we are the only ppl having this issues. Win11 user.

[2fast4you]

... Has anyone crafted a ticket to the RR support team to bring this up? I doubt we are the only ppl having this issues. Win11 user.

Yeah, I opened a ticket some weeks ago but with no serious answer. Also regarding the newer models of GoPro.
That's sad!