Open video file in VirtualDUB 1.6.14

[boonclee]

when i tried to open an .avi file using virtualdub,, it gives me the error message..Couldnt locate compressor ofr format'DX50"(unknown')
VirtualDub requires a Video for windows(VFW) compatible codec to decompress video...Directshow codecsm such as those use by windows mdeia player, are not suitable..

I am using ffdshow with WMP 10 to view my .avi files...
do i need to install a different codec..if so..please advice..

Thanks

[benbryant]

Please use a tool call GSpot to identify the decoders needed to open the file:

http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/video_tools/gspot.cfm

Regards

[LT. Columbo]

installing divx should do it.

[anonymez]

go start-->programs-->ffdshow-->vfw codec configuration, set divx 5 to libavcodec

[boonclee]

Thanks...i havent installed divx...i will give that a try...

[boonclee]

Ok...i installed divx and it works...Thanks a bunches