FrankGC Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I downloaded and installed the Vista Codec Package from Major Geeks.I tried to play a small (7420 KB) .AVI file that I received from my son. It was produced with a video camera and sent via SKYPE.The result was the same as before I downloaded the Codec. I got sound but no video.I get the same results with WinAmp.My WMP plays .WMV files OKI have Win Vista Ultimate 64 bit and WMP version 11.Do you have a suggestion for me?ThanksFrank G C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kotuku Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Quick Google search shows:>>It turns out it was only divx AVI files that I had a problem with. Fixed by downloading the codec here: http://www.free-codecs.com/download/The_Codecs.htmYou might also try the other free codecs available here: http://www.free-codecs.com>>However, just blindly installing a bunch of Codecs can screw your system upRead the write up herehttp://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/how_to_play_avi.cfmIn particular the 'Elegant Way sub-heading'Kotuku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktendo Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 (edited) This has also happened to me befrore with both klmcodec and vcpack, it has to do with avi files and .srt (sub tittle) files Edited January 18, 2009 by ricktendo64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tain Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Try using VLC. It will play nearly anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitinagarwal1988 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I downloaded and installed the Vista Codec Package from Major Geeks.I tried to play a small (7420 KB) .AVI file that I received from my son. It was produced with a video camera and sent via SKYPE.The result was the same as before I downloaded the Codec. I got sound but no video.I get the same results with WinAmp.My WMP plays .WMV files OKI have Win Vista Ultimate 64 bit and WMP version 11.Do you have a suggestion for me?ThanksFrank G Cthe codecs of video file may be broken n if so check it by playing with VLC player as above said....or you may convert the video file in to another format using any good video convertor then try to play it and i think it will paly well as this trick works for me many times........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankGC Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hi, I followed the steps in the "Elegant Way" at the After Dawn site as recommended by Kotuku - Thank You!I used the AVICodec tool:http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_so...rs/avicodec.cfm It said that I needed this codec: Xvid Codec V1.2.1 06 Dec. 08I downloaded it from:http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_so...cs_and_filters/ Now I can use either Win Media Player or Win Media Center.Thanks to all who responded to my question.RegardsFrank G C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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