my pc will play .mpg, .mpeg, but not .avi. if i transcode it to mp4 and put it on my psp, it works though.
2006-08-27 15:17:00 · 10 answers · asked by oogie_boogie92 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
It sounds like you don't have the correct codecs (COmpressor-DECompressors ... see what I did with the capital letters? It spells CODEC). Type codecs into a search engine such as www.google.com or go directly to www.free-codecs.com where you can download and then install to your hearts content.
As an afterthought, some .avi files that you might download use XViD or DivX codecs.
2006-08-27 15:23:48 · answer #1 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need DIVX codecs to play DIVX movies. Free download at www.divx.com. But some movies you download from file sharing sites come with unique codecs that you have to buy from their websites.
2006-08-27 15:25:45 · answer #2 · answered by kklo245 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VLC is great. The problem you're facing is probably because you need the Dvix package. You can download it for free and it will allow you to play it with whatever player you already have.
2016-03-17 03:34:01 · answer #3 · answered by Shane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet your using windows media player.
It won't play a lot of AVIs because microsoft will not support
other companies formats... Simple as that.
2006-08-27 15:23:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to this site and download the free divx codec install it and than play the files.
http://www.divx.com/divx/windows/
if it still doesnt play download vlc media player (FREE) and it will definitely play
2006-08-27 15:26:00 · answer #5 · answered by funkyfraiser 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try searching google for "complete codecs" its a free download. i think your avi is divx5 or xvid...
2006-08-27 15:24:42 · answer #6 · answered by lnfrared Loaf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use WINAMP! It'll play them no problem... and it's free to download.
2006-08-27 17:06:35 · answer #7 · answered by bford 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey try to download Winamp. go to www.winamp.com you'll find there for free. If it doesn't helps I can't help you!
2006-08-27 15:24:46 · answer #8 · answered by ruzhkata 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need codecs to play them - divx, xvid, ac3filter are the ones that i have intsalled for my movies. i also use real player instead of windows media.
2006-08-27 19:05:55 · answer #9 · answered by jcr3_2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try and go to www.computerhelper.homestead.com and ask them. They have a LIVE SUPPORT SITE for computer help or stuff like your probs. Give it a try and their services are free :)
2006-08-27 15:20:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋