Codec problem

[rptx]

Hi, I am running XP, and I seem to have a problem trying to play back ANY movie I downloaded. I've tried quite a few codec, like angelpotion, the newest version from divx.com, divx311 alpha, etc. Any recommendation? >_<; It doesnt show any pictures, only sounds.

[UncasMS]

so why dont you tell EXCACTLY what your problem is?

[benderman]

If it is an avi-video it is in the most cases a kind of DivX/MPEG4. Uninstall all codecs and only install one codec. DivX 5.0.2 should play everything. Use a player like BSPlayer.

[rptx]

Divx 5.0.2 = the one from divx.com?

BTW, why is WMP 6.4+ bad? divx-digest said soemthing like dont get 7.0, only 6.4...

[khp]

Originally posted by rptx
Divx 5.0.2 = the one from divx.com?

Yes

Originally posted by rptx

BTW, why is WMP 6.4+ bad? divx-digest said soemthing like dont get 7.0, only 6.4...

The primary problem with wmp7 is that you can't access DirectShow filter properties, this works with wmp6.4.

[rptx]

What about 8.0? The one that came with xp?

[UncasMS]

even worse

[rptx]

I've tried to install quite a few codecs....maybe its wmp8 thats blocking it or something? Overwriting some stuff the divx codecs I downloaded and installed? Is there a way to uninstall wmp8? I cant do it form Add/Remove program in control panel.

[UncasMS]

whats wrong with using bsplayer/powerdivx or wmp 6.4 WITHOUT uninstalling wmp8?

[rptx]

I cant install 6.4 with 8.0 on my comp, and i thought wmp8 was the problem, maybe....to why I cant watch movies on my comp. >_< I dont know...newbie to this stuff.

[UncasMS]

are you sure, you dont already have wmp6.4 on your system??

type mplayer2.exe as a run command

[rptx]

OH!! its there! -_-; Now I just gotta figure out can I can play the movies I've donwloaded, still no pictures, only audio.

[UncasMS]

to find out what kind of codec is needed, open the avi in nandub/virtualdub and take a look at FILE INFORMATION.

[rptx]

There isnt a codec that works for all? BTW, where can I get virtual dub?

[UncasMS]

i'd suggest to have divx3, ms v2 and divx5 installed.

virtualdub can be found at digital-digest, doom or using any search engine.
in addition to that, it is part of the gordianknot pack!