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  • chakotay2
    Junior Member
    Junior Member
    • Dec 2001
    • 23

    the right tool for the right job!

    I have been able to play about 98% of the .avi files I have downloaded. I have installed the Divx 4.12, the Kristal Studios Codec Pack and read the FAQ on codec's. Occasionally, I will get a movie with sound and no video. Is there a way I can tell what codec that specific file needs? I am using Windows Media Player to play the files.

  • setarip
    Retired
    • Dec 2001
    • 24955

    #2
    From within Explorer, rightclick on the file and select "Properties", select the "Details" tab.

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    • chakotay2
      Junior Member
      Junior Member
      • Dec 2001
      • 23

      #3
      It says it is DIVX MPG4 V3, but I have other files with the same info and they play okay. Any idea why this one does not? I am banging my head!

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      • rolonzos
        Junior Member
        Junior Member
        • Jan 2002
        • 12

        #4
        Information

        If you know how to find out, we need to know what speed the audio is. Like 44.1kHz or 48kHz.

        Then, we need to know which version of Windows you're on. Like XP! or Windows 98, or Windows 2000 or Windows ME.

        If you're on Windows XP and the audio is at 48kHz, then that could be the problem.

        A fix for this could be using VirtualDub to open and even play the file.

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        • chakotay2
          Junior Member
          Junior Member
          • Dec 2001
          • 23

          #5
          Using Win XP... dunno how to find out the answer to your question about audio.

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          • rolonzos
            Junior Member
            Junior Member
            • Jan 2002
            • 12

            #6
            Windows XP only plays audio?

            Download a program called VirtualDub form www.divx-digest.com

            Use VirtualDub to open the file.

            Then, click on the Video Menu and choose compression.
            Choose Divx MPEG-4 Low-Motion and choose OK.

            Click on the file menu and choose "Save as AVI..."

            It'll take a little while to save it, but when it's done you should be able to play it.

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            • UncasMS
              Super Moderator
              • Nov 2001
              • 9047

              #7
              you're missing the codec!

              try the nemo or tsunami filter pack!
              tsunami can be found on my page.

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              • chakotay2
                Junior Member
                Junior Member
                • Dec 2001
                • 23

                #8
                Any way to find out exactly which codec I need rather than using the shotgun approach and putting them all on.

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                • rolonzos
                  Junior Member
                  Junior Member
                  • Jan 2002
                  • 12

                  #9
                  AVI Info

                  Use the program called AVI Info. You can get it from divx-diget at the following location:

                  http://www.divx-digest.com/software/terabits_avi_info.html

                  If you use VirtualDub, you can find out what rate the audio is encoded at and re-encode the AVI with any codec on your system.
                  It should work in Windows Meida Player if you re-encode it if VirtualDub can play it.

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