XVID codec hassle...

[kentodd]

This post might shoulda been on the newbie forum...
Here goes...
When I try to watch a xvid movie I get "Failed to open file" error.
I'm using the free divx player from divx.com. I d/led the xvid codecs from this site and installed it... Still getting same error.
Win.Media 9 will play the audio but the video is trash...
Any ideas? Different player maybe??
Ken
System: Dell 4400 P4, Win XP, 512 DDR, nVidia AGP Card

[STEVE1232003]

Try This

Try installing the Nimo Build codec pack...


You can find it Here.... .....

Don't worry its freeware...

It should solve your problem.

Steve...

[SKD_Tech]

Try the tusanmi 3.9.9 codec/filter pack. Nimo is out dated and there are many problems with it. You can find this codec at UncasMS's website

[digitaldick]

Hi kentodd

Hi kentodd. IMHO, a "failed to open" message indicates that the file is a fake or a corrupted file, so I'd really like to learn if you get some success getting this to play.

Could you post a screenshot of your GSpot Report for comparison purposes? This will help others compare notes with you and offer specific advice.

Good luck.

FYI: http://www.divx-digest.com/software/gspot.html

[kentodd]

Details....

If it means anything...Win.Med.9 player opened the file ok
...audio good, pic bad.

When I d/l one of these codecs....
Where do I put it, in the player's folder?
Do players automatically find the needed codec?
Or how do I tell the player where to find the codec?
How does this work?
Thanx....Ken

[SKD_Tech]

The Tusanmi and Nimo pack install them yourself! You have to do nothing!

[STEVE1232003]

Originally posted by SKD_Tech
Try the tusanmi 3.9.9 codec/filter pack. Nimo is out dated and there are many problems with it. You can find this codec at UncasMS's website

So SKD_Tech, is the tusanmi 3.9.9 codec pack better than nimo build? I haven't had any problems with nimo but i have heard from others complaining.

Whats the score with it then?

Steve......

[SKD_Tech]

I'm not sure what all the bad things about Nimo are but I had some problems, and most everyone prefers Tusanmi 3.9.9 I would suggest you get rid of Nimo and go with Tusanmi

[UncasMS]

Whats the score with it then?

search this forum for nimo + problem and you'll see

- nimo has deactivated divx5 in past releases
- it has changed filter priorities
- you were not able to decide which filter/codec to install and which not
- nimo destroyed associations (playback of mpeg/vob in wmp for example)
- flipped video


and many more......

[STEVE1232003]

Thanks a lot

Cheers lads,
Will take your advice and download it then..........!!!




Steve.........

[ivdilaudid]

you could try a 4CC change to change it from xvid if that doesnt work. the one I have is called "AVIC" this will alow you to change from to divx

[kentodd]

Where??

SKD....What is the actual url from which I can d/l the 3.9.9?
Ken

[UncasMS]

click my anigif

[kentodd]

Educate me...

Do players automatically find the needed codec?
Or how do I tell the player where to find the codec?

How does this work?
Ken

[UncasMS]

the player will try to use the necessary codec if installed

thus no need to do anything apart from installing codecs/filters