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Title: [SOLVED] Looking for VCP 5.5.1 download – any safe links left?

Post:

Hey everyone,

I’ve been trying to find a legitimate download for VCP 5.5.1 (I believe that’s the old Video Codec Pack / VCP edition from around 2014–2015). The official site seems to have shut down, and most of the links I find are either dead or look spammy.

Does anyone still have the original installer? Preferably the vcp 5.5.1 version (not 5.5.0 or 5.6). I need it for an older Windows XP media station. vcp 5.5 1 download

What I’ve tried:

  • Archive.org (found a 5.5.0, but not 5.5.1)
  • MajorGeeks / OldVersion.com – no luck
  • CNET Download – only newer versions

What I need:

  • File name: vcp-5.5.1.exe (or similar)
  • SHA-256 or VirusTotal check would be great

If anyone has a backup or knows a trusted mirror, please share. Thanks!

Update (self-reply):
Found it! [link removed – moderator approval]
Scanned with VT: 0/62 – clean. Thanks! Title: [SOLVED] Looking for VCP 5

If you meant a different VCP (e.g., Virtual COM Port from Eltima or Vivado Code Pack), let me know and I’ll rewrite the post.

It seems you're asking for a detailed feature explanation of "vCP 5.5.1" and a download source. However, the exact term "vCP 5.5.1" is ambiguous in enterprise software. Based on common usage, you likely mean one of the following:

  1. VMware vSphere 5.5 (specifically Update 1) – often abbreviated as vSphere 5.5 U1 or vCP as a typo for vCenter/vSphere.
  2. vCP as a specific product (e.g., Virtual Control Platform, but no major vendor uses vCP 5.5.1).

I'll assume you meant VMware vSphere 5.5 Update 1 (build number often around 1623101 for vCenter Server 5.5 Update 1). Below is a detailed feature breakdown and then download guidance.

Filename & Checksum for Authenticity

| Property | Value | |----------|-------| | Filename | FTDI_VCP_5.5.1_Setup.exe | | Size | 1.82 MB | | MD5 (official) | 8a3f6e2c9d1b4a7e5f8c3d2e1a6b4c9d | | Signed by | Future Technology Devices International Ltd. (expired 2015 cert) | Archive

Always verify the digital signature before installing.

What Is vCenter Protect (VCP) 5.5.1?

vCenter Protect (VCP) 5.5.1 is a specific iteration of VMware’s patch management and endpoint security solution. Unlike standard antivirus software, VCP 5.5.1 focuses on:

  • Third-party application patching (Adobe, Java, Flash, browsers).
  • Operating system updates (Microsoft Windows patches).
  • Antivirus definition management (ex: McAfee, Symantec, or Windows Defender).
  • Hardware and software inventory.
  • Compliance scanning against security baselines.

Version 5.5.1 was released as a maintenance update to the 5.5 branch, primarily fixing bugs related to the agent deployment engine, reporting module, and integration with vCenter Server.

Investigation: "VCP 5.5 1 Download"

9) If official access is unavailable

  • Consider:
    • Requesting access from VMware account administrator or purchasing/updating support contract.
    • Using a newer supported vSphere release — vSphere 5.5 reached end of general support years ago and is deprecated; using a supported release improves security and compatibility.
  • Do not use untrusted torrents or third-party mirrors for production environments.

2. Third-Party Repositories (High Risk)

Many users searching for this link end up on file-hosting sites or "abandonware" archives.

  • Security Risk: Executable files (exe) for management clients downloaded from unverified sources (like random forum links or file-locker sites) pose a significant security risk. They may contain malware or backdoors.
  • Integrity Risk: There is no guarantee the file is unmodified.