2007-03-06 02:46:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
i recommend trying divx or xvid doesnt matter what.
if it is a downloaded movie it will most likely be divx compressed.
http://divx.com
http://xvid.com
both are good
2007-03-06 02:54:11 · answer #1 · answered by mak60062 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download and install either the Xvid or DivX codec packs and they will allow you to play AVI videos. If after you have installed them and the videos don't play, th
2007-03-06 02:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many codecs that you'll need to download and install onto your machine to watch the file in your usual Video Playing software (Windows Media Player, Real Player, etc)
Best solution for simply viewing the files; download VLC (VideoLan Movie player) its free, completely standalone and doesn't need excessive external codecs being installed. It'll also play pretty much ANYTHING!
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
Good luck!
2007-03-06 02:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by Craig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install the right codec. Most of the AVI files are DivX or XviD encoded. If the decoder is missing these files won't play.
http://www.divx.com
http://www.xvid.org
good luck
M.
2007-03-06 02:49:23 · answer #4 · answered by Martin G. 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to install a codec that supports avi
2007-03-06 02:50:46 · answer #5 · answered by Niklaus Pfirsig 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to play it with DIVX player (http://www.divx.com) or get a divx codec for your media player. Free downloads are available.
2007-03-06 02:56:11 · answer #6 · answered by Boo L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just as all the others said youll need to install some codecs, if you download this pack http://www.free-codecs.com/download/ACE_Mega_CoDecS_Pack.htm and install it, it should solve your problems, if not try the vlc player it plays almost anything!
2007-03-06 02:59:08 · answer #7 · answered by E B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best package ever (and its free with NO spyware)
http://www.videolan.org/vlc
2007-03-06 02:53:27 · answer #8 · answered by Lardboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
google Klite codec pack
All the codecs you will ever need
2007-03-06 02:53:05 · answer #9 · answered by Vinny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Willpower?
2007-03-06 02:50:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋