avi files

[teac]

I got a comp preloaded with some programs and was ready to go but when i tried to play some avi files it pop up but the screen was white and had no sound what is the problem? do i need to download something?

 

[His Divine Shadow]

Most likely a Divx problem. It can be fixed by downloading the Divx codec and player from www.divx.com (There is a free version available there), downloading Media Player Classic, http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=82303&package_id=84358, which has the Divx coed included if I remember correctly, or downloading a larger codec pack that included Divx.

I'll bet Windows Media Player tried to open the AVI, and for some AVIs it can function. However, because Divx also uses the AVI format, WMP can try to open one and will then complain. Let me know if any of the above needs clarification.

 

[His Divine Shadow]

Clarification: If all you desire to do is enable playback of .avi files, there is a simple way that involves only one of the above tools, Divx, and its associated player.

First, go to: http://www.divx.com/divx/play/download/ That is the download page for the free Divx codec and player.

Don't enter your email and uncheck both boxes next to "Yes, I would like to get updates about new DivX versions and keep up with what's hot in the world of DivX." and "I'd also like to receive special offers from DivX partners."

Make sure only the "DivX Play Bundle only (Windows 2K/XP)" is selected under "Installer" and then click "Download." Save the file someplace you can get at it. Run the file once it is downloaded.

Once Divx and the player are installed, try opening your .avi files. They SHOULD open in the Divx player. If not, go to Start>Programs and find the Divx player (Should be under Divx something) and open the player from there. Then use whatever open dialog the player has (It is probably something like File>Open) and find the file you want to play. Select and open. It should then play, provided Divx was the original problem.