No sound when playing a divx file

[jho2k]

Please help me! I hav downloaded a divx file, the first i have ever downloaded. I can see the video fine, but the sound doesn't work. I have treid codecs, but still no luck. Does anyone know what's wrong?

I have tried using divx playa and. windows media player. Are these the right things to use?

I really want to watch this video with sound!!!

Please help!!!

[Batman]

Load the file in Virtualdub and post "file information".

[onyxdomain.com]

Same problem here, I need help!!!

[gd_nimrod]

Well for help, do as batman mentioned;) "Load the file in Virtualdub and post the file information".

[The Wolf]

I have the same problem. My file info says;


Video Stream Divx Codec 4.12
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Audio Stream
Sampling Rate 48k
Channels 5 stereo
Sample Precision 0bit
Compression Uknown (Tag 2000)
Preload Skew 3584 Samples
# of frames 182126
min/avg/max/tot 597/1024/3584/ (182129)

[Enchanter]

Your audio source requires the AC3 codec for decoding. Installing the AC3 codec from a codec pack, such as Tsunami or Nimo, will address the problem. Alternatively, you can install a DVD player software, such as PowerDVD, to achieve the same task.

[The Wolf]

Thanks man!

[jho2k]

I have already got winDVD and powerDVD. I really don't know what to do. Any other ideas?

[setarip]

"I have already got winDVD and powerDVD. I really don't know what to do."

Try playing the file (the extender should be .AVI - rename, if necessary) under WinDVD. If it plays with audio, you'll know that the file is okay. If this is the case, download DVD Genie and use its facility to register to Windows WinDVD's codecs/filters.

Let us know of your success ;>}

[Enchanter]

Originally posted by The Wolf
Thanks man!
You're welcome. ;)

[jho2k]

I tried playing it in winDVD, but it doesn't play. I don't think it recognises it as a video file.

[setarip]

What is the full name of the file you tried to run with WinDVD?

What version of WinDVD are you using (Requires v.3.0 or higher to play .AVI files)?

[jho2k]

I don't know, its winDVD 2000. Is it too old? The file I want to play is called world is not enough.avi. I think it might be the file, I have tried other divx files and the seem to work fine.

[setarip]

"its winDVD 2000. Is it too old?"

Yes. As i mentioned previously, the ability to play .AVIs started with WinDVD version 3.0...

[MadMatty]

I have sort of got around the problem, I can now play in WinDVD4 but had to load another codec to make it work in media player. OK so far but I still can not get it to work in Virtual Dub!!
I have previously tried Tsunami codec pack (latest full version) and the Nimo pack (latest version) neither of which worked.

I am running a fresh install of XP pro (I have even formated HDD and reinstalled between tests, thats how desperat I have got).

The annoying thing is that It used to work fine until I screwed the system folder (which prompted the first format and fresh start)

The only thing I can think of is that I had DVD authoring software installed previously.

Is there any reason that the AC3 codec wont install on XP (is there as system setting that could prevent this).

I have the files on my HDD (very small) which allowed me to get it working but dont have a link to the origional page where I got them. I could pass it on if you need it by e-mail, just put 'AC3 codec please' in the subject line of the e-mail.

[setarip]

"I can now play in WinDVD4 but had to load another codec to make it work in media player. OK so far but I still can not get it to work in Virtual Dub!!"

1) You DON'T/DIDN'T have to load another codec. You can use DVDGenie to simply register with Windows the IVIAUDIO.AX file from WinDVD.

2) Standard versions of VirtualDub cannot process .AC3 audio. For this purpose, use NanDub instead...

[MadMatty]

Thanks i will try that in a bit

[jho2k]

I have got it to play in powerDVD, the picture is fine, still no sound. Is it the file?

[MadMatty]

I tried Power DVD XP and it didnt work either so I d/loaded WinDVD 4 and it worked then