how ot find out about the codecs i need

[Kamagurka]

yea...how can i find out wich codecs i need for playing a file?

[setarip]

In order to determine which codecs 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

If you are unable to do the above then, from within Explorer, rightclick on the file and click on "Properties". Select the "Details" tab. Although it won't provide as much information, post (here) EVERYTHING you see (both video and audio information), or post a screen capture .jpg of the information box.

[Kamagurka]

gee...so there aint no tool that just loads the file and says get this an this an that?

and what is/where do i get this virtualdub?

[Enchanter]

https://www.virtualdub.org

[setarip]

If you want to settle for a less-complete source of information, do the following:


From within Explorer, rightclick on the file and click on "Properties". Select the "Details" tab. Although it won't provide as much information, post (here) EVERYTHING you see (both video and audio information), or post a screen capture .jpg of the information box.