avi file only plays audio in Windows Media Player

[belleami]

Hi All,

I am a major newbie to digital video... I have several avi files that will only play as audio files on Windows Media Player. Can someone tell me why?

Thanks, belleami

[gd_nimrod]

You need to install a video codec which will allow the video to be seen. Get either the "Nimo Codec Pack" or "Tsunami Codec Pack". Those should solve your video-viewing problems.

[SKD_Tech]

Hey just some advice push towards the Tsunami Filter Pack... Nimo sometimes isn't the greatest in the world

[Enchanter]

Re: avi file only plays audio in Windows Media Player

Originally posted by belleami
Hi All,

I am a major newbie to digital video... I have several avi files that will only play as audio files on Windows Media Player. Can someone tell me why?

Thanks, belleami

You need to determine what required audio codec that you are missing. To find out, do the following:

1. Load up the AVI file into GSpot and post a screenshot of the information displayed here.

Alternatively,
1. Open the file in Virtualdub
2. Go to File -> File Information
3. Post what information you see here