Corrupt video files

[Chalky]

I am getting an increasing number of video files (.mpg .avi) that I have viewed before becoming unreadable.

I get the message "the file or directory is corrupted and unreadable" whenever I try to copy, move or even delete these files.

It is not a Hard drive problem as I have the same problem on different drives.

Any help would be greatfull

Chalky

[ormonde]

For AVI files, you could try and use a utility called "AviFiXP"

[Chalky]

I just tried AviFIXP but it could not open the file so could not fix it.

[ormonde]

"I just tried AviFIXP but it could not open the file so could not fix it".

I hate to say it, but you might be out of luck.

[setarip]

Sounds like you have the misfortune of a virus on your system...

(Possibly from a downloaded file)

[Chalky]

I have run virus scans with no sign of a virus. But think that my windows is in need of a fresh install as more and more of my files and directorys are becomming corrupted and unusable.

Thank you for your help

[setarip]

"more of my files and directorys are becomming corrupted and unusable."

Still sounds like a virus (of the worm variety)...

Hope all works well for you with the fresh install ;>}