How to Play Xvid

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  • Laudy_jle
    Junior Member
    Junior Member
    • Jun 2002
    • 18

    How to Play Xvid

    Hello,

    I'm having a problem with a .avi file wich I think is compressed using xvid. How can I play this file.
    The filename: moviename.xvid-deity.avi
    When I try to open the .avi file in VirtualDub I get the following error: "Couldn't locate decompressor for format 'XVID' (unknown) VirtualDub requires a Video for windows (VFW) compatible codec to decompress video. DirectShow codecs, such as those used by Windows Media Player, are not suitable."
    Where can i download these codecs or is there another way to view this file.

    I hope anyone can help me!?
  • khp
    The Other
    • Nov 2001
    • 2161

    #2
    You have two options.

    Either get the xvid codec, or use an fourcc changer to change the fourc code to 'DIVX'

    There's a link to the codec in the news section, and you can find the fourcc changer in the software section here at the divx-digest.
    Donate your idle CPU time for something usefull.
    http://folding.stanford.edu/

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    • Blodo
      Junior Member
      Junior Member
      • Sep 2002
      • 10

      #3
      Yep, you need the XviD code. TRy looking in the software section here, www.divx-digest.com, as khp stated.

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      • dogpound80
        Junior Member
        Junior Member
        • Sep 2002
        • 3

        #4
        i hate the xvid codec, but still have problems on the playback. the screen is a swirl of colors, but i do get sound. anything i can do?

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        • dogpound80
          Junior Member
          Junior Member
          • Sep 2002
          • 3

          #5
          also, how would i use the fourcc changer? how does that all work???

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          • khp
            The Other
            • Nov 2001
            • 2161

            #6
            Originally posted by dogpound80
            also, how would i use the fourcc changer? how does that all work???
            Load the avifile into the fourc changer, change both the description and used code to DIVX, and click apply. You will the be able to view the file with divx4/5.
            Donate your idle CPU time for something usefull.
            http://folding.stanford.edu/

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            • notsotechie
              Junior Member
              Junior Member
              • Sep 2002
              • 4

              #7
              cant play xvid

              Hi guys,

              thnx for the amazing tip.... i had the same problem & stumbled upon these replies...i changed the FourCC for the file tht did not play to DIVX & its perfect now.

              thnx
              notsotechie

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              • Manofwar
                Junior Member
                Junior Member
                • Sep 2002
                • 5

                #8
                Mby a absolute noobie question:

                Please gimme an idea where I can find a fourc changer?

                I have never attempted this before, sorry for my ignorance

                Manno

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                • khp
                  The Other
                  • Nov 2001
                  • 2161

                  #9
                  Download software for playing and making DivX movies
                  Donate your idle CPU time for something usefull.
                  http://folding.stanford.edu/

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                  • ElectroGX
                    Junior Member
                    Junior Member
                    • Sep 2002
                    • 5

                    #10
                    if you change the fourcc to divx from xvid, does it down the quality?

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                    • Batman
                      Lord of Digital Video
                      Lord of Digital Video
                      • Jan 2002
                      • 2317

                      #11
                      I do not think utilizing the divx 5 codec as an xvid decoder would result in quality degredation.

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