| 09 Feb 2008 07:45 am |
Entree Rep: 0 Joined: 09 Feb 2008 Posts: 2 OFFLINE | This question has probably been asked a number of time. If so please direct me to the answer.
I am running WMP v11 on my Windows Vista system.
I have downloaded a number of .avi files but only some of them want to play on WMP.
The files that are not playing seem to be DVDrip .avi files although there are some of these files that do play. The XviD seems to play but the DivX file does not.
I understand ti is a codec problem and I have seen on the net that I should download and install K-Lite Full which I did but I still have the same problem.
What simple thing am I missing here.
I am a bit lost so would appreciate any help as I am a Newbie just wanting to download and run a few ond movies.
Thanks in advance.
John S
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| 09 Feb 2008 08:00 am |
Regular Rep: 3 Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Posts: 1,239 | You can’t always tell the contents of a file by its filename. I’ve seen too many renamed file extensions and fake filenames to state the contrary. Your best bet is to use a diagnostic tool such as gspot or avicodec to tell you exactly what’s in the file: the container, video codec, and audio codec. Usually video codecs in the AVI container will be identified by their fourcc (four character code) and audio codecs by their tag number. Once you know what you need, you can search it on the web and download and install it.
Quick reference should you encounter these:
Xvid: fourcc XVID - get it here
DivX 5 and later: fourcc DX50 - get it here
DivX 4: fourcc DIVX - get same as above
DivX 3: fourcc DIV3 and DIV4 - get it here
I wouldn’t really recommend codec packs, but if you must get one, get the ffdshow-tryout filters, or an alternative player such VideoLan.
Another thing to keep in mind is you may sometimes encounter incomplete, truncated, or AVI files of incorrect length (gspot will tell you). Windows Media Player can’t play those, even if you have the right codec. What you’d need is something like Media Player Classic or AVIPreview.
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| 19 Feb 2008 11:30 pm |
Entree Rep: 0Joined: 09 Feb 2008 Posts: 2 OFFLINE | Thanks for that. Much appreciated. I will look into iot all. John S
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| 28 Feb 2008 02:22 pm |
Julius Ou Guest | Hi all,
I’m using Windows Media Player 11 on Vista. I have installed the lated DivX (16.2M . The images of my .AVI files are now playing fine.
However, part of the audio wouldn’t be played. Some of the audio are fine, while the others are just squeaky gibberish.
Would anyone please advise me? Thanks a lot in advance!
Regards,
Julius
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| 14 Apr 2008 06:25 pm |
Sami123 Guest | Okay, I have WMP v11 aswell, and i cannot play my videos. I see the video playing, but I do not hear sound... What can I do? I know I have to install a codec. But when I click it, it takes me to a site that does not allow you to download the codec. I have been on all sorts of site and have found NOTHING! I really need these videos to play. My people give links to download a new player. I dont was a new player because I need to work with Windows Movie Maker which uses Media Player so I cant use Quick Time or anything else. Please help me with my problem. I need to make a movie for school...
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| 17 May 2008 02:48 am |
Entree Rep: 0Joined: 17 May 2008 Posts: 1 OFFLINE | sometimes audio does not play because the file may be using AC3 codec.try downloading the AC3 codec and your video should play just fine
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