problem with win xp

[ApocMWC]

hi, i have a problem playing some avi files (specifically ff7 cutscenes from the game cds) in windows xp pro. i can play them on my comp with win98 even though i haven't added any addional codecs to that system

does anyone know why this happens?

[setarip]

Install the older version 6.4 of Windows Media Player (Mplayer2.exe) on your XP system...

[ApocMWC]

thanks man

ill try that?
but do you know why the new media player doesn't play it while the old one does?

[ApocMWC]

winxp doesn't allow u to install mplayer 6.4

[khp]

It's probably already there. It's called mplayer2.exe, try doing a search of your C drive.

[setarip]

"winxp doesn't allow u to install mplayer 6.4"

Select Win98 compatability mode and ignore "potential error" messages...

[ApocMWC]

hmmm got the old media player working but the video still doesn't play

when i use gspot it says i need truemotion 2.0 codec??

anyone know where i can find that?
still confused why 98 could run it if this codec is missing from xp

[ApocMWC]

ok i installed ace codecs package and now it plays but upside down!

[setarip]

Uninstall the DivXG400 that was undoubtedly one of the items in the codec pack.

If that doesn't work, use the Sasami player for viewing. It allows "on the fly" flipping of the video.

[ApocMWC]

how do i remove just the divxg400 component without removeing the whole codec pack?

[setarip]

Use "File search" to locate "Divxg400.ax" on your C: drive. Change the filename to "Divxg400.ay". Reboot your system...