windows xp and divx

[paladin1128]

I downloaded the divx 3.11, but when I tried to install, it said that it wasn't approved for use with windows xp, will this mess up my computer if I install it? Is this what I need to play videos of AVI format that need a different codec? Thanks for your help

[setarip]

"I downloaded the divx 3.11, but when I tried to install, it said that it wasn't approved for use with windows xp, will this mess up my computer if I install it?"

Nope...

[gchester]

divx and xp

theres is also a dedicated xp divx codec, and it works fine get that dude!!!!! oh and setarip get a life mate!!! how do you find the time to write all these replies? do you ever go out?(yes im taking the piss).

[paladin1128]

ok, I loaded it, it asked me if I wanted to over write a newer file, I said no. It still won't play the AVI file. Any suggestions?

[paladin1128]

gchester, where can I get that dedicated codec?

[gchester]

gchester, where can I get that dedicated codec

either from cnet.com or divx.com happy encoding mate!!

[Enchanter]

You wouldn't be pointing at the bugged DivX5, would you?

[gchester]

that would be telling!!!! but seriously thet got it sorted out and the new one works fine..but if your happy with 3.1 like me you wont care

[gchester]

actually anyone know where i can get a vob merger had to format hard drive the other day etc.. lost a really good programme called file merger any idea's? cant seem to fine the app anywhere