After reformatting my hard drive, suddenly to my great joy, I cannot play any avi files. Can someone point to the fix for this, or a particular codec that I'm supposed to download. Help appreciated. Thanks!
Windows Media player doesn't play avi files
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Download this |MG| Vista Codec Package 5.1.4 Final and it should play.
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System One
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- HP Compaq Presario/SR5113WM
- CPU
- AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 1.9Ghz
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- Asus M2N68-LA
- Memory
- PNY Optima Memory DDR2 2GB 2x1 kit
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- PNY Nvidia 8400 GS 256MB
- Sound Card
- On board RealTek
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- Acer X163W LCD
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- 1366x768
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- Western Digital 160 GB SATA 3G (3.0Gb/sec)
7200 rpm
Western Digital 160 GB IDE
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- Dynex 400w
- Case
- Nothin Special
- Cooling
- Stock
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- Standard 102 key with volume and sleep buttons
- Mouse
- Wireless Logitech LX7
- Internet Speed
- Comcrap 10mb cable
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- Insignia 2.1 speakers, wireless Xbox 360 controller w/plug n play charger, Belkin wireless G + mimo usb network adapter.
The codec you need will be specific to the avi file, there isn't one that covers them all. If you only want to install the specific codec you need for that one particular video, you can use GSpot Codec Information Appliance to determine what it is, and download and install just that one. If you'd like a codec package that will catch you up to date on just about every codec you might need I suggest Shark007's Codecs Homepage or, the simplest thing to do would be to use VideoLAN - Free and Open Source software and video streaming solutions for every OS! which has all the codecs built right in, no need to install them individually, or as packs.
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Thanks for the advice. I installed the Vista Codecs and Media player is playing each of the avi files that I've tried.
Zoloft, you suggest Shark007's Codecs Homepage and the VideoLAN ... if one should install either of those, would you suggest uninstalling the Vista Codecs?
Also, what is your and mansrm81's view of K-lite Codecs?
Zoloft, you suggest Shark007's Codecs Homepage and the VideoLAN ... if one should install either of those, would you suggest uninstalling the Vista Codecs?
Also, what is your and mansrm81's view of K-lite Codecs?
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Shark's codec package is the same one that mansrm81 directed you to. I just gave you the homepage, he gave you the direct link. I use both the Vista Codec Pack and VLC player. As for the k-lite codec pack, I used that exclusively when I was on XP, but, when I got the new Vista computer, I chose the Shark one because it was designed specifically for Vista.
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I used them on my xp machine the last time I downloaded them and they were alright for me. Also videolan will play everything cause that includes the codecs too.
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- HP Compaq Presario/SR5113WM
- CPU
- AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 1.9Ghz
- Motherboard
- Asus M2N68-LA
- Memory
- PNY Optima Memory DDR2 2GB 2x1 kit
- Graphics Card(s)
- PNY Nvidia 8400 GS 256MB
- Sound Card
- On board RealTek
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer X163W LCD
- Screen Resolution
- 1366x768
- Hard Drives
- Western Digital 160 GB SATA 3G (3.0Gb/sec)
7200 rpm
Western Digital 160 GB IDE
- PSU
- Dynex 400w
- Case
- Nothin Special
- Cooling
- Stock
- Keyboard
- Standard 102 key with volume and sleep buttons
- Mouse
- Wireless Logitech LX7
- Internet Speed
- Comcrap 10mb cable
- Other Info
- Insignia 2.1 speakers, wireless Xbox 360 controller w/plug n play charger, Belkin wireless G + mimo usb network adapter.
Your welcome ripsnort
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- HP Compaq Presario/SR5113WM
- CPU
- AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 1.9Ghz
- Motherboard
- Asus M2N68-LA
- Memory
- PNY Optima Memory DDR2 2GB 2x1 kit
- Graphics Card(s)
- PNY Nvidia 8400 GS 256MB
- Sound Card
- On board RealTek
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Acer X163W LCD
- Screen Resolution
- 1366x768
- Hard Drives
- Western Digital 160 GB SATA 3G (3.0Gb/sec)
7200 rpm
Western Digital 160 GB IDE
- PSU
- Dynex 400w
- Case
- Nothin Special
- Cooling
- Stock
- Keyboard
- Standard 102 key with volume and sleep buttons
- Mouse
- Wireless Logitech LX7
- Internet Speed
- Comcrap 10mb cable
- Other Info
- Insignia 2.1 speakers, wireless Xbox 360 controller w/plug n play charger, Belkin wireless G + mimo usb network adapter.