.avi file doesnot play on Divx Player 2

[notsotechie]

Hi,

may b this ones been asked b4 but i didnt find it in the limited search i did on the site.

i d/l a movie today... however it doesnot play on Divx Player. I get the error 'Failed to open c:\.avi'.

I tried playing it on Windows Medai Player & Real One but there i just get the audio no video.

Can anyone pls help.

Thnx
not so techie

[setarip]

In order to determine which codec(s) you need for a particular .AVI, you should do the following:

1) Load the file into VirtualDub

2) From the "File" dropdown menu, select "File Information"

3) Post (here) EVERYTHING you see (both video and audio information), or post a screen capture .jpg of the information box

[notsotechie]

Hi setarip,

Thnx for the reply.

I scouted the net for virtualdub & found it. I use Windows XP & i guess Virtualdub is not XP compatible.

Is there any other way i can find out the info u need.

If it helps the name of the file reads 'aaa.dvdrip.xvid-deity.avi'

Thnx
notsotechi

[Enchanter]

I scouted the net for virtualdub & found it. I use Windows XP & i guess Virtualdub is not XP compatible.

It is compatible with WinXP.

From the look of the filename, you need the xvid codec.

[notsotechie]

Hi guys,
thnx for the tip. I get it.
However, the problem is solved for now. I just changed the the Four CC of the file to DIVX using the AVI Four CC & the file plays now.

Thnx
nitsotechie

[setarip]

Whatever works. Congratulations on resolving your dilemma ;>}

[Leviathan]

i had the same problem, i just installed the XviD codec and it was fine