Taipei, Taiwan----September 25, 2001----CyberLink, one of the world's leading providers of digital video and multimedia streaming software, today proudly announced that it's full range of acclaimed digital video applications and it's advanced streaming multimedia solution, StreamAuthor, all feature full support for Windows XP. PowerDVD, PowerDirector, and PowerVCR II are the applications in CyberLink's digital video line-up that allow the PC to function as a digital video center for enjoying, editing and recording DVDs and digital video media files. Additionally, these applications take advantage of the latest Microsoft DirectX technology for unrivaled video performance and compatibility with hardware. CyberLink will offer free Windows XP upgrade patches to allow customers with current versions of PowerDirector, PowerDVD, PowerVCR II and StreamAuthor to update their programs to be fully compatible with Windows XP. The patches will be available for free download at CyberLink's Web site, www.goCyberLink.com, at the launch of Windows XP, on October 25.

"Microsoft has been working closely with CyberLink to ensure its full lineup of digital video applications and streaming multimedia solutions provide the best possible computing experience with Windows XP," said John Frederiksen, General Manager of Windows Marketing at Microsoft Corp. "By meeting the standards of the Designed for Windows Logo Program, CyberLink is ensuring that users have a rich experience when using its full range of digital video applications with Windows XP."

CyberLink Chief Architect, Honder Tzou explains from an engineering standpoint, "CyberLink's engineering efforts center around the vision of utilizing our advanced core technology in digital video codecs to build powerful, yet easy to use software products for PC users of all levels. We have enjoyed working closely with Microsoft to fully certify our products support Windows XP, and share their enthusiasm for the new possibilities that users can enjoy on the PC. Naturally, our modifications for Windows XP, which include integration of the New Visual Styles, High-Quality Icons, and enabling Fast User Switching, will enhance the intuitive feel of our programs to bring forth the best possible user experience."

By attaining the Designed for Windows XP Logo, these CyberLink programs have met the quality standards of Microsoft Corp.'s Designed for Windows Logo Program to ensure the programs function completely under the Windows XP OS environment, and will function correctly when the operating system is upgraded to Windows XP from Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, or Windows 2000. Furthermore, the Designed for Windows XP Logo makes it easy for customers to easily recognize products that will deliver a great computing experience with the Windows XP operating system, available on October 25.

CyberLink's PowerDVD is the flagship of CyberLink's complete range of video and audio software products. The winner of numerous Editor's Choice awards and critical acclaim the world over, it features unrivaled functions allowing users to view high quality video and media-rich DVD contents on the personal computer. PowerDVD is based on CyberLink's proprietary MPEG-2 video decoding engine that supports full 720 x 480 resolution for NTSC video playback and 720 x 576 for PAL. The audio decoding engine of PowerDVD is certified by Dolby to meet their high quality audio requirements for high fidelity decoding and playback. The current PowerDVD version 3.0 is loaded with new features such as Dolby Headphone support, multiple skin selections, bookmark thumbnails, digital zoom and snapshot capture functions.

PowerDirector is a powerful video editing software application designed with speed and simplicity in mind to allow even the novice user to produce professional-looking videos. Derived from CyberLink's MPEG-video core technology, PowerDirector offers a breakthrough production technique called Smart Video Rendering Technology (SVRT); to save video production time by only rendering edited portions of videos. PowerDirector can render video faster than other video editing software programs, and unlike other applications without the benefit of SVRT; it won't degrade the original quality of video segments where effects have not been applied. In addition, PowerDirector offers superb special effects and an easy to use storyboard interface. Plus, with the ability to input video from DV, and output to numerous formats, it is a complete end-to-end video editing solution for the PC.

PowerVCR II 3.0 can turn your PC into a TV and digital video recording center. It lets you record your favorite TV programs, via a TV Tuner card and save them in either VCD or DVD quality. You can also record video from numerous DV and analog sources. It comes with numerous advanced features like Instant TV Replay and Multi-Channel Preview, which will give you total control over the recording process. PowerVCR II 3.0 Deluxe also comes with PowerDVD.

StreamAuthor is a, state-of-the-art authoring tool that is excellent for developing, managing, and delivering sophisticated media-rich presentations for the Web, Intranet, or CD. It comes with multiple tools that will enable you to produce astonishing media-rich presentations, which will help you deliver solid communications with ease. It is ideal for numerous applications such as, corporate presentations, training, customer service, on-line seminars, distance learning, and much more.

About Windows XP
Windows XP is the new Windows with a brand new look. Built on an enhanced Windows 2000 engine, it enables exciting new experiences that give users the freedom to unlock the possibilities of the digital world. Windows XP extends the role of the PC by acting as integration point of the Web, in the home, on the move and at work. Windows XP makes end-to-end scenarios - such as photography, music and video - intuitive and dependable.

The Designed for Windows XP Logo Program promotes quality product development practices that ensure a good user experience on Windows XP. The program brings hardware and software quality standards under a single logo, making it easier for customers to recognize products that are designed to deliver a great computing experience with the Windows XP operating system. Customers should be able to walk into a store and easily use the Designed for Windows XP Logo to identify which solutions are committed to this quality bar and will deliver the best Windows XP computing experience.

About CyberLink Corp.
Founded in 1995, CyberLink Corp. is a world leader and pioneer in bringing advanced digital video and audio software products to market. The products are categorized into two major lines: Digital Video Applications and Streaming Multimedia Solutions. Digital Video Applications focus on providing video/audio playback and recording capabilities on the personal computer. These award-winning software applications are ideal solutions for turning today's mainstream computers into powerful home theaters and digital video centers. The company's Streaming Multimedia Solutions offer breakthrough technologies to stream and manage high-quality, media-rich contents over corporate intranets or the Internet. As a result of the company's solid growth and profitability, CyberLink became a public company in October of 2000 and is listed on the Taiwan Over The Counter Exchange (OTC: 5203). To keep up with market demands, CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region including Japan. CyberLink's worldwide headquarters are in Taipei and its Web site is located at www.goCyberlink.com

CyberLink programs are available for press evaluation. Please contact Ty Ung or Manal Ma at press@gocyberlink.com or by phone at: +886-2-8667-1298, ext. 301 or 303 for more details. High resolution product photos are available for download at

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