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03-01-2008
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| | WMP 11 no video w/AVI files Hi there, I just upgraded to Media Player 11. I have XP. I downloaded some AVI files and they play, but sound only. Perfect sound, just no picture. They automatically open in WMP just as they should, and I tried right-clicking menus to switch views, but the view is at 100% full screen mode. I get sound, and I get visualizations (like bars and waves, alchemy, etc) instead of the actual movie. I have looked around the forums but don't seem to see anyone having this particular problem. The files are from a P2P site, but I don't think that's the problem as the sound works fine. And mpeg files from the site play fine. Thanks |
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03-01-2008
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| Windows Vista x64 Ultimate | Re: WMP 11 no video w/AVI files  Quote: Originally Posted by QueenoftheUniverse  Hi there, I just upgraded to Media Player 11. I have XP. I downloaded some AVI files and they play, but sound only. Perfect sound, just no picture. They automatically open in WMP just as they should, and I tried right-clicking menus to switch views, but the view is at 100% full screen mode. I get sound, and I get visualizations (like bars and waves, alchemy, etc) instead of the actual movie. I have looked around the forums but don't seem to see anyone having this particular problem. The files are from a P2P site, but I don't think that's the problem as the sound works fine. And mpeg files from the site play fine. Thanks What is listed as the Video codec? You may need to download and install the correct codec for that particular video file type. Some may argue against the use of Codec Packs, but I've found the one at Vista Codec Package Homepage to be extremely reliable. It's DivX codec is more stable on Vista that the one you can get from DivX themselves! |
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03-01-2008
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| | Re: WMP 11 no video w/AVI files hey there, there is a 3-layer mpeg codec listed for audio, but no video codec listed, just a - in the place where it would be. it does say it's a video file. and i have WMP figured to automatically download codecs and i am connected to the internet. however when i right click the file it does say under rights that the media usage rights are missing. i dont know if that matters or if there is a specific way to override that. i am out of ideas. "dzomlija" wrote: Quote: > > QueenoftheUniverse;630914 Wrote: Quote: > > Hi there, > > > > I just upgraded to Media Player 11. I have XP. I downloaded some AVI > > files > > and they play, but sound only. Perfect sound, just no picture. They > > automatically open in WMP just as they should, and I tried > > right-clicking > > menus to switch views, but the view is at 100% full screen mode. I get > > sound, > > and I get visualizations (like bars and waves, alchemy, etc) instead of > > the > > actual movie. I have looked around the forums but don't seem to see > > anyone > > having this particular problem. The files are from a P2P site, but I > > don't > > think that's the problem as the sound works fine. And mpeg files from > > the > > site play fine. > > > > Thanks > When playing the video, right-click the file (in media player), then > selct Properties. > > What is listed as the Video codec? > > You may need to download and install the correct codec for that > particular video file type. > > Some may argue against the use of Codec Packs, but I've found the one > at 'Vista Codec Package Homepage' (http://shark007.testbox.dk/) to be > extremely reliable. It's DivX codec is more stable on Vista that the one > you can get from DivX themselves! > > > -- > dzomlija > > _____________________ > Peter Alexander Dzomlija > -Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as > you die, so shall I be Reborn...- > > -Download MP3 Media Properties Explorer: --http://www.phx.co.za- > > - ASUS A8N32-SLI-Deluxe > - AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4800+ > - 4GB DDR400 > - 128MB ASUS nVidia 6600 > - Thermaltake Tai-Chi Chassis > - 1207GB Formatted Storage > - Vista Ultimate x64 > - CodeGear Delphi 2007See my rig at: http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/e...zomlija/Venus/ > |
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03-01-2008
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| | Re: WMP 11 no video w/AVI files Right-click in the content in the playlist and select "Error Details", then click "Web Help". What video codec does it say that you need? -- Speaking for myself only. See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. -- "QueenoftheUniverse" <QueenoftheUniverse@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:36BC9800-54DF-4427-9D5C-0D2C5EA0B720@xxxxxx Quote: > hey there, > > there is a 3-layer mpeg codec listed for audio, but no video codec listed, > just a - in the place where it would be. it does say it's a video file. > and i > have WMP figured to automatically download codecs and i am connected to > the > internet. however when i right click the file it does say under rights > that > the media usage rights are missing. > i dont know if that matters or if there is a specific way to override > that. > i am out of ideas. > > "dzomlija" wrote: > Quote: >> >> QueenoftheUniverse;630914 Wrote: Quote: >> > Hi there, >> > >> > I just upgraded to Media Player 11. I have XP. I downloaded some AVI >> > files >> > and they play, but sound only. Perfect sound, just no picture. They >> > automatically open in WMP just as they should, and I tried >> > right-clicking >> > menus to switch views, but the view is at 100% full screen mode. I get >> > sound, >> > and I get visualizations (like bars and waves, alchemy, etc) instead of >> > the >> > actual movie. I have looked around the forums but don't seem to see >> > anyone >> > having this particular problem. The files are from a P2P site, but I >> > don't >> > think that's the problem as the sound works fine. And mpeg files from >> > the >> > site play fine. >> > >> > Thanks >> When playing the video, right-click the file (in media player), then >> selct Properties. >> >> What is listed as the Video codec? >> >> You may need to download and install the correct codec for that >> particular video file type. >> >> Some may argue against the use of Codec Packs, but I've found the one >> at 'Vista Codec Package Homepage' (http://shark007.testbox.dk/) to be >> extremely reliable. It's DivX codec is more stable on Vista that the one >> you can get from DivX themselves! >> >> >> -- >> dzomlija >> >> _____________________ >> Peter Alexander Dzomlija >> -Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as >> you die, so shall I be Reborn...- >> >> -Download MP3 Media Properties Explorer: --http://www.phx.co.za- >> >> - ASUS A8N32-SLI-Deluxe >> - AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4800+ >> - 4GB DDR400 >> - 128MB ASUS nVidia 6600 >> - Thermaltake Tai-Chi Chassis >> - 1207GB Formatted Storage >> - Vista Ultimate x64 >> - CodeGear Delphi 2007See my rig at: >> http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/e...zomlija/Venus/ >> |
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03-02-2008
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| | Re: WMP 11 no video w/AVI files that was it! working great. thanks so much! wonder why WMP has the "automatically download codecs" feature if it can't do it for them all? but so glad i can see my movies! "zachd [MSFT]" wrote: Quote: > > Right-click in the content in the playlist and select "Error Details", then > click "Web Help". What video codec does it say that you need? > > -- > Speaking for myself only. > See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info. > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. > -- > > "QueenoftheUniverse" <QueenoftheUniverse@xxxxxx> wrote in > message news:36BC9800-54DF-4427-9D5C-0D2C5EA0B720@xxxxxx Quote: > > hey there, > > > > there is a 3-layer mpeg codec listed for audio, but no video codec listed, > > just a - in the place where it would be. it does say it's a video file. > > and i > > have WMP figured to automatically download codecs and i am connected to > > the > > internet. however when i right click the file it does say under rights > > that > > the media usage rights are missing. > > i dont know if that matters or if there is a specific way to override > > that. > > i am out of ideas. > > > > "dzomlija" wrote: > > Quote: > >> > >> QueenoftheUniverse;630914 Wrote: > >> > Hi there, > >> > > >> > I just upgraded to Media Player 11. I have XP. I downloaded some AVI > >> > files > >> > and they play, but sound only. Perfect sound, just no picture. They > >> > automatically open in WMP just as they should, and I tried > >> > right-clicking > >> > menus to switch views, but the view is at 100% full screen mode. I get > >> > sound, > >> > and I get visualizations (like bars and waves, alchemy, etc) instead of > >> > the > >> > actual movie. I have looked around the forums but don't seem to see > >> > anyone > >> > having this particular problem. The files are from a P2P site, but I > >> > don't > >> > think that's the problem as the sound works fine. And mpeg files from > >> > the > >> > site play fine. > >> > > >> > Thanks > >> > >> When playing the video, right-click the file (in media player), then > >> selct Properties. > >> > >> What is listed as the Video codec? > >> > >> You may need to download and install the correct codec for that > >> particular video file type. > >> > >> Some may argue against the use of Codec Packs, but I've found the one > >> at 'Vista Codec Package Homepage' (http://shark007.testbox.dk/) to be > >> extremely reliable. It's DivX codec is more stable on Vista that the one > >> you can get from DivX themselves! > >> > >> > >> -- > >> dzomlija > >> > >> _____________________ > >> Peter Alexander Dzomlija > >> -Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as > >> you die, so shall I be Reborn...- > >> > >> -Download MP3 Media Properties Explorer: --http://www.phx.co.za- > >> > >> - ASUS A8N32-SLI-Deluxe > >> - AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4800+ > >> - 4GB DDR400 > >> - 128MB ASUS nVidia 6600 > >> - Thermaltake Tai-Chi Chassis > >> - 1207GB Formatted Storage > >> - Vista Ultimate x64 > >> - CodeGear Delphi 2007See my rig at: > >> http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/e...zomlija/Venus/ > >> > > |
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03-02-2008
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| Windows Vista x64 Ultimate | Re: WMP 11 no video w/AVI files Quote: Originally Posted by QueenoftheUniverse that was it! working great. thanks so much! wonder why WMP has the "automatically download codecs" feature if it can't do it for them all? but so glad i can see my movies! And just to clear things up, in all my years of using computers, I've never seen the "Automatically Download Codecs" function work as advertised. Enjoy the movies! |
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03-02-2008
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| | Re: WMP 11 no video w/AVI files The automatically download codecs feature is designed for ASF/WMV files. It *can* be of use for AVI, but it's not a sane idea for it to download untrusted/non-Microsoft codecs, and so it doesn't. =\ -- Speaking for myself only. See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. -- "QueenoftheUniverse" <QueenoftheUniverse@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:C71352C7-8D2C-482C-985E-6AB02D14967B@xxxxxx Quote: > that was it! working great. thanks so much! wonder why WMP has the > "automatically download codecs" feature if it can't do it for them all? > but so glad i can see my movies! > > "zachd [MSFT]" wrote: > Quote: >> >> Right-click in the content in the playlist and select "Error Details", >> then >> click "Web Help". What video codec does it say that you need? >> >> -- >> Speaking for myself only. >> See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info. >> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no >> rights. >> -- >> >> "QueenoftheUniverse" <QueenoftheUniverse@xxxxxx> wrote >> in >> message news:36BC9800-54DF-4427-9D5C-0D2C5EA0B720@xxxxxx Quote: >> > hey there, >> > >> > there is a 3-layer mpeg codec listed for audio, but no video codec >> > listed, >> > just a - in the place where it would be. it does say it's a video file. >> > and i >> > have WMP figured to automatically download codecs and i am connected to >> > the >> > internet. however when i right click the file it does say under rights >> > that >> > the media usage rights are missing. >> > i dont know if that matters or if there is a specific way to override >> > that. >> > i am out of ideas. >> > >> > "dzomlija" wrote: >> > >> >> >> >> QueenoftheUniverse;630914 Wrote: >> >> > Hi there, >> >> > >> >> > I just upgraded to Media Player 11. I have XP. I downloaded some AVI >> >> > files >> >> > and they play, but sound only. Perfect sound, just no picture. They >> >> > automatically open in WMP just as they should, and I tried >> >> > right-clicking >> >> > menus to switch views, but the view is at 100% full screen mode. I >> >> > get >> >> > sound, >> >> > and I get visualizations (like bars and waves, alchemy, etc) instead >> >> > of >> >> > the >> >> > actual movie. I have looked around the forums but don't seem to see >> >> > anyone >> >> > having this particular problem. The files are from a P2P site, but I >> >> > don't >> >> > think that's the problem as the sound works fine. And mpeg files >> >> > from >> >> > the >> >> > site play fine. >> >> > >> >> > Thanks >> >> >> >> When playing the video, right-click the file (in media player), then >> >> selct Properties. >> >> >> >> What is listed as the Video codec? >> >> >> >> You may need to download and install the correct codec for that >> >> particular video file type. >> >> >> >> Some may argue against the use of Codec Packs, but I've found the one >> >> at 'Vista Codec Package Homepage' (http://shark007.testbox.dk/) to be >> >> extremely reliable. It's DivX codec is more stable on Vista that the >> >> one >> >> you can get from DivX themselves! >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> dzomlija >> >> >> >> _____________________ >> >> Peter Alexander Dzomlija >> >> -Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as >> >> you die, so shall I be Reborn...- >> >> >> >> -Download MP3 Media Properties Explorer: --http://www.phx.co.za- >> >> >> >> - ASUS A8N32-SLI-Deluxe >> >> - AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4800+ >> >> - 4GB DDR400 >> >> - 128MB ASUS nVidia 6600 >> >> - Thermaltake Tai-Chi Chassis >> >> - 1207GB Formatted Storage >> >> - Vista Ultimate x64 >> >> - CodeGear Delphi 2007See my rig at: >> >> http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/e...zomlija/Venus/ >> >> >> >> |
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06-25-2008
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| | Re: WMP 11 no video w/AVI files I am having that identical problem since a friend of mine downloaded dvd ripper/converter software on my computer. at first, COM surrogate would shut down and so would wmp, until i got rid of the dvd ripper software, and now all i get is audio on files that previously worked fine. "dzomlija" wrote: Quote: > > QueenoftheUniverse;630914 Wrote: Quote: > > Hi there, > > > > I just upgraded to Media Player 11. I have XP. I downloaded some AVI > > files > > and they play, but sound only. Perfect sound, just no picture. They > > automatically open in WMP just as they should, and I tried > > right-clicking > > menus to switch views, but the view is at 100% full screen mode. I get > > sound, > > and I get visualizations (like bars and waves, alchemy, etc) instead of > > the > > actual movie. I have looked around the forums but don't seem to see > > anyone > > having this particular problem. The files are from a P2P site, but I > > don't > > think that's the problem as the sound works fine. And mpeg files from > > the > > site play fine. > > > > Thanks > When playing the video, right-click the file (in media player), then > selct Properties. > > What is listed as the Video codec? > > You may need to download and install the correct codec for that > particular video file type. > > Some may argue against the use of Codec Packs, but I've found the one > at 'Vista Codec Package Homepage' (http://shark007.testbox.dk/) to be > extremely reliable. It's DivX codec is more stable on Vista that the one > you can get from DivX themselves! > > > -- > dzomlija > > _____________________ > Peter Alexander Dzomlija > -Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as > you die, so shall I be Reborn...- > > -Download MP3 Media Properties Explorer: --http://www.phx.co.za- > > - ASUS A8N32-SLI-Deluxe > - AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4800+ > - 4GB DDR400 > - 128MB ASUS nVidia 6600 > - Thermaltake Tai-Chi Chassis > - 1207GB Formatted Storage > - Vista Ultimate x64 > - CodeGear Delphi 2007See my rig at: http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/e...zomlija/Venus/ > |
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06-25-2008
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| | Re: WMP 11 no video w/AVI files I'm not getting any "error details" option... "zachd [MSFT]" wrote: Quote: > > Right-click in the content in the playlist and select "Error Details", then > click "Web Help". What video codec does it say that you need? > > -- > Speaking for myself only. > See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info. > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. > -- > > "QueenoftheUniverse" <QueenoftheUniverse@xxxxxx> wrote in > message news:36BC9800-54DF-4427-9D5C-0D2C5EA0B720@xxxxxx Quote: > > hey there, > > > > there is a 3-layer mpeg codec listed for audio, but no video codec listed, > > just a - in the place where it would be. it does say it's a video file. > > and i > > have WMP figured to automatically download codecs and i am connected to > > the > > internet. however when i right click the file it does say under rights > > that > > the media usage rights are missing. > > i dont know if that matters or if there is a specific way to override > > that. > > i am out of ideas. > > > > "dzomlija" wrote: > > Quote: > >> > >> QueenoftheUniverse;630914 Wrote: > >> > Hi there, > >> > > >> > I just upgraded to Media Player 11. I have XP. I downloaded some AVI > >> > files > >> > and they play, but sound only. Perfect sound, just no picture. They > >> > automatically open in WMP just as they should, and I tried > >> > right-clicking > >> > menus to switch views, but the view is at 100% full screen mode. I get > >> > sound, > >> > and I get visualizations (like bars and waves, alchemy, etc) instead of > >> > the > >> > actual movie. I have looked around the forums but don't seem to see > >> > anyone > >> > having this particular problem. The files are from a P2P site, but I > >> > don't > >> > think that's the problem as the sound works fine. And mpeg files from > >> > the > >> > site play fine. > >> > > >> > Thanks > >> > >> When playing the video, right-click the file (in media player), then > >> selct Properties. > >> > >> What is listed as the Video codec? > >> > >> You may need to download and install the correct codec for that > >> particular video file type. > >> > >> Some may argue against the use of Codec Packs, but I've found the one > >> at 'Vista Codec Package Homepage' (http://shark007.testbox.dk/) to be > >> extremely reliable. It's DivX codec is more stable on Vista that the one > >> you can get from DivX themselves! > >> > >> > >> -- > >> dzomlija > >> > >> _____________________ > >> Peter Alexander Dzomlija > >> -Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as > >> you die, so shall I be Reborn...- > >> > >> -Download MP3 Media Properties Explorer: --http://www.phx.co.za- > >> > >> - ASUS A8N32-SLI-Deluxe > >> - AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4800+ > >> - 4GB DDR400 > >> - 128MB ASUS nVidia 6600 > >> - Thermaltake Tai-Chi Chassis > >> - 1207GB Formatted Storage > >> - Vista Ultimate x64 > >> - CodeGear Delphi 2007See my rig at: > >> http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/e...zomlija/Venus/ > >> > > |
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06-26-2008
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| | Re: WMP 11 no video w/AVI files Are you viewing the clip in the Now Playing pane with the playlist area showing? Otherwise, open the file in Sherlock Codec Detective and have that tell you what codec is used. -- Speaking for myself only. See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. -- "creash" <creash@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:788A74F2-BCAC-436D-8F74-708F459DC8A6@xxxxxx Quote: > I'm not getting any "error details" option... > > "zachd [MSFT]" wrote: > Quote: >> >> Right-click in the content in the playlist and select "Error Details", >> then >> click "Web Help". What video codec does it say that you need? >> >> -- >> Speaking for myself only. >> See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info. >> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no >> rights. >> -- >> >> "QueenoftheUniverse" <QueenoftheUniverse@xxxxxx> wrote >> in >> message news:36BC9800-54DF-4427-9D5C-0D2C5EA0B720@xxxxxx Quote: >> > hey there, >> > >> > there is a 3-layer mpeg codec listed for audio, but no video codec >> > listed, >> > just a - in the place where it would be. it does say it's a video file. >> > and i >> > have WMP figured to automatically download codecs and i am connected to >> > the >> > internet. however when i right click the file it does say under rights >> > that >> > the media usage rights are missing. >> > i dont know if that matters or if there is a specific way to override >> > that. >> > i am out of ideas. >> > >> > "dzomlija" wrote: >> > >> >> >> >> QueenoftheUniverse;630914 Wrote: >> >> > Hi there, >> >> > >> >> > I just upgraded to Media Player 11. I have XP. I downloaded some AVI >> >> > files >> >> > and they play, but sound only. Perfect sound, just no picture. They >> >> > automatically open in WMP just as they should, and I tried >> >> > right-clicking >> >> > menus to switch views, but the view is at 100% full screen mode. I >> >> > get >> >> > sound, >> >> > and I get visualizations (like bars and waves, alchemy, etc) instead >> >> > of >> >> > the >> >> > actual movie. I have looked around the forums but don't seem to see >> >> > anyone >> >> > having this particular problem. The files are from a P2P site, but I >> >> > don't >> >> > think that's the problem as the sound works fine. And mpeg files >> >> > from >> >> > the >> >> > site play fine. >> >> > >> >> > Thanks >> >> >> >> When playing the video, right-click the file (in media player), then >> >> selct Properties. >> >> >> >> What is listed as the Video codec? >> >> >> >> You may need to download and install the correct codec for that >> >> particular video file type. >> >> >> >> Some may argue against the use of Codec Packs, but I've found the one >> >> at 'Vista Codec Package Homepage' (http://shark007.testbox.dk/) to be >> >> extremely reliable. It's DivX codec is more stable on Vista that the >> >> one >> >> you can get from DivX themselves! >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> dzomlija >> >> >> >> _____________________ >> >> Peter Alexander Dzomlija >> >> -Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as >> >> you die, so shall I be Reborn...- >> >> >> >> -Download MP3 Media Properties Explorer: --http://www.phx.co.za- >> >> >> >> - ASUS A8N32-SLI-Deluxe >> >> - AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4800+ >> >> - 4GB DDR400 >> >> - 128MB ASUS nVidia 6600 >> >> - Thermaltake Tai-Chi Chassis >> >> - 1207GB Formatted Storage >> >> - Vista Ultimate x64 >> >> - CodeGear Delphi 2007See my rig at: >> >> http://s229.photobucket.com/albums/e...zomlija/Venus/ >> >> >> >> |
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