when downloading a file from limewire any avi file my comp says it doesnt understand the file. Its a new comp so i figured it should be able to read simple files
2007-08-06 09:50:40 · 6 answers · asked by Robert O 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I'm using Windows Media Player 11 and it plays AVI files.
If you don't have "11" go to Microsoft.com and search on it and download the latest version.
Then launch the media player. Click on "tools" and then on "options". Click on the "File Types" tab and then at the bottom of the window, click on the box that says "Select All". This will set the media player to play all the file types listed. Click on "Apply" and then on "Ok".
Close the media player, and then open it again to ensure you put those settings into effect.
Try playing an AVI file. It should play just fine.
Hope this helps.
2007-08-06 09:58:20 · answer #1 · answered by Dick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are having a common problem. I am giving you a link to read an excellent description of the problem with screen print images. Your PC will recognize AVI and Quicktime formats. However, AVI seems to be a catchall name to hold an assortment of formats. You will need to go to the Properties page of the file, and click on Preview to see if it will come up. You may have to go to the Details page and select a size, that is how many bits per pixel, so that your PC can handle it.
2007-08-06 10:02:47 · answer #2 · answered by MinnieApolis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely the AVI is DIVX encoded. WMP does not have a good DIVX codex. (not that I can get working).
I use my DVD playing software (SonicPlayer) or have downloaded the DIVX player.
2007-08-06 09:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by Eric W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you need to update the codecs. Go to help in Windows Media Player and update. If not, get the DIVX player online free.. http://www.divx.com/divx/windows/
2007-08-06 09:53:46 · answer #4 · answered by tdecoteau24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i disagree with the other answer,for reasons i'm not sure of
some things will not play in media player no matter what you
do,try real player or any other player you have on your computer one of the other players may work,if the files do not
work on any player in your computer isuggest contacting
your computer makers tech. support.
2007-08-06 10:06:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
get codec online and get rid of LimWire if it is free version.
2007-08-06 09:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by sam I am 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋