.avi files?

Bikerboy · 24th May 2006, 12:14 AM

What sort of media software do I need to run .avi files? I've had one or maybe two that have worked with Windows Media Player, and a few that only gave me sound on Windows Media Player, but the majority don't work at all, help would be much appreciated?

RealR · 24th May 2006, 01:52 AM

The problem is relating to the codecs installed on your computer.

Download the DivX bundle and that will restore the missing codecs. There are other options better than DivX but its google friendly

If you still have problems use windows media player and get the error details (right click on the file when it displays orange) and it should tell you or give a link to info on the missing codec. Copy that into google and I'm sure you'll find any fiddly missing codecs.

Oh an the best player is widely regarded as VLC Player.

Rebelius · 24th May 2006, 02:03 AM

VLC player will solve all your video playback problems.

RiseAgainst · 29th May 2006, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebelius

VLC player will solve all your video playback problems.

doesnt solve them all but does work brilliantly

i have a few files that just crash when VLC plays them...

probably my codec setup id guess...

^_mincher_^ · 29th May 2006, 04:12 PM

All in One Codec Pack...usually sorts me out when i need to get codecs.

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multime...l-in-one.shtml

1010011010 · 29th May 2006, 04:19 PM

VLC seems to be the best around, but I was having problems seeking during playback with it on a particularly large mp4 file I had.

This problem did not occur with mplayer however. It's far less user-friendly though.

tappingthevein · 29th May 2006, 04:36 PM

i use vso to dvd, it converts them to dvd files and u can burn it off with nero, clonedvd etc... and watch it on your telly

my media player plays avi files no probs though, just install the codecs. vls player is good but i hate having to use different players all the time...

Lost season two finale tonite!

24th May 2006, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bikerboy I loathe my username Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Errol outside Perth Posts: 1,758 Band: Sunset Squad, Out of Fucking Spite and B.G.O.M.	.avi files? What sort of media software do I need to run .avi files? I've had one or maybe two that have worked with Windows Media Player, and a few that only gave me sound on Windows Media Player, but the majority don't work at all, help would be much appreciated?

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24th May 2006, 01:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
RealR Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,140 Band: They are make believe	The problem is relating to the codecs installed on your computer. Download the DivX bundle and that will restore the missing codecs. There are other options better than DivX but its google friendly If you still have problems use windows media player and get the error details (right click on the file when it displays orange) and it should tell you or give a link to info on the missing codec. Copy that into google and I'm sure you'll find any fiddly missing codecs. Oh an the best player is widely regarded as VLC Player.

24th May 2006, 02:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rebelius Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 7,213	VLC player will solve all your video playback problems.

29th May 2006, 04:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
^_mincher_^ Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Corstorphine/Dundee Posts: 1,574	All in One Codec Pack...usually sorts me out when i need to get codecs. http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multime...l-in-one.shtml

29th May 2006, 04:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
tappingthevein Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 86 Band: ex-kondemned	i use vso to dvd, it converts them to dvd files and u can burn it off with nero, clonedvd etc... and watch it on your telly my media player plays avi files no probs though, just install the codecs. vls player is good but i hate having to use different players all the time... Lost season two finale tonite!