VDub Error Code -2

[Applicant88]

Okay so I've this movie I downloaded and it's:
2 parts, each about 112mgs
352x264
25fps
divx encoded.

I've been using
TMPGEnc Version 2.513.53.162 and
Virtual Dub 1.5.4 and
Nero 5.5.9.14

for my encoding/burning activities.

Unfortunately, when I open this certain file I get an error, something
like "VideoSourceAVI error: The source image format is not acceptable.
(error code -2)
Now, I'm not totally inept. I have done some forum searches (unending),
and read through most (all) of the newbie guides. I gather that this is
a resolution issue (no pun intended). I haven't however, found a solution
the technically applies to my situation. There was an earlier post in which
someone had captured there own film/movie and rubbed some divx magic
on it AND THEN came up with the same error in VDub. I don't have the
luxury of being able to go back to the source file, unfortunately.

I'm admittadly a newbie, so be kind and use small words please.

Thanks to any who resolves to solve my resolution dissolution.

[secretagent]

you need to get gspot from the left in tools section it will tell you what you need to open the file. resolution is not the problem, youoneed a codec for the file.
just for advice the new tmpgenc is out and results are clearer than any previous version
and newer versions of nero are out.

[Applicant88]

Nope, that's not it - I've both GSpot and the Codecs I need, but thanks
for the advice regarding the new TMPGenc

[ching0]

try downloading the smr codec.
it'll show up as being divx, but its a hacked form of divx.

if that doesnt work, try downloading virtualdub 1.3 and opening it in that, then rewriting the avi header. i had a error -something once after i used that fourCC changer from xvid and changed an xvid's header to divx

[Applicant88]

So I got the SMR Codec, no luck. Then I got VDub 1.3 and I now receive
a similiar, if not reiterated error, " Bad Format (-2)"

Any more ideas? Please?

Oh, by the way I also got the newer version of TMPGenc, although I've
been having problems with that also - but that another story...

[Applicant88]

Should I post this on the advanced conversion forum? Does anyone have any other suggestions?