Originally Posted by jock
The reason you couldn't find it is that it's not a fourcc codec. There's a vanguard software solutions product but it's not free:
http://www.vsofts.com/h264/downloads.html
There does not appear to be a free consumer decoder for H.264 except for one open source project that has to be built under C++
H.264 can be played by Quicktime. Or try VLC media player it seems to do everything. or download the klite media codec pack if you dont want another player