Jittery playback on downloaded "AVI" files

[maybe2]

AVI files that I have downloaded from "Rapidshare" are "Jitery". There is no continuity of video flow. I have downloaded several codec files but to no avail. Need some advice on this... Ron

[LT. Columbo]

first download and install a program called "gspot" it is freeware and tells you what codecs you need for a specific file. load the "avi file" into it and post a screenshot of it here....

[maybe2]

Thank you so much "columbo999", you are the first person to reply to me and I certainly appreciate that. My Computer just had a "hal.dll" crash yesterday and I had to have it reloaded, so just now getting around to my business. I will download "gspot" and let you know of the results.
Thanks gazillions fro your reply. Sincerely Ron

[setarip]

"I have downloaded several codec files but to no avail."

For proper playback of most .AVIs (regardless of original codecs used to create them) download and install ONLY the FFDShow filter...

[LT. Columbo]

to maybe2

no problemo. keep me (us) informed of your progress....

[maybe2]

Hello "setarip", I have downloaded the "FFDSHOW" Filter and extracted it's contents. I will try all of these latest ( to me) codecs/filters and see what happens, will let you know... Thanks for your response, I am very new at this and can use all the advice that I can get.
Hello "columbo999", I will inform you also of my progress/degress - lots of stuf on my computer now. I will look for "nobodies business" item- thanks again my very responsive friend - Ron

[setarip]

For playback of virtually ANY .AVI video (and others), you should ONLY install the FFDShow filter.

Do not install any unneeded codec because they may cause conflicts...

[maybe2]

Columbo999 and setarip - Thank you again for your interest and valuable support. I downloaded the "gspot" as "columbo suggested and downloaded "FFDSHOW" filter. AND, I don't have the jitters in the AVI format anymore, SO something worked! BUT, now I am confronted with the AVI files not running from start to finish without stopping for small periods of time? No continuity of flow BUT no jitters???? I have been told by some local "Gurus" to install the Divx "divx521xp2k.exe" file. I downloaded the Divx file but it will not load unless I accept a trial period package? I just saw my friend do this without the trial result - I'll keep trying to get the "divx521xp2k.exe" file to function and run all "AVI' files from there..... Thanks again for all of your help. very sincerely Ron

[setarip]

"Thanks again for all of your help."

My (Our) pleasure ;>}

Best of luck...

[LT. Columbo]

TO MAYBE2

sometimes my avi's lose continuity due to the pc processor not being able to keep up(especially when multitasking). it may be similar to what you describe. however i noticed this doesn't really happen when they are converted to mpeg-2. i found also power dvd almost never "jitters" for playback of almost every file type.

with regard to the divx codec 5.21, when installing you are asked if you want the 6 month trial, or just divx. select "no just give me divx".

when in doubt of "smoothness" i burn a test file to a -rw disc.

thats how to get some answers quick. good luck!