The first result was a YouTube tutorial with a link in the description saying “Download HEVC codec 2024 – 100% working.” The second was a forum post with a MediaFire link to a file named HEVC_Unlocker.zip . The third was a Hungarian tech blog claiming “Microsoft HEVC extension – free full version.”

A pop-up offered to take him to the Microsoft Store, where the official cost 249 Ft (about $0.99). “No way,” Peti thought. “Why pay for something that should be free?”

He opened Google and typed: .