Utility to view .avi files when downloading

[Cataphract]

Can anyone please suggest a utility that can let you view a video file when it is still being downloaded? The purpose is to avoid fakes, as you know it happens so many times I am tired of it, I download 800 Mb file based on its filename and when I open it up it is a completely different video file that I have no need for and I just wasted like 10 hrs of bandwidth downloading it.

How do you guys avoid this trap? Any suggestions? I have heard about AVI Preview and was planning to try it out, but wanted to hear about other options from people with hands on experience.


Thx.

[flt123]

avi preview is free and excelent i use it for the same reason fake files you need to download 256kbmin to use it you get it from

http://www.avipreview.com/avipreview.htm

[save chip]

i agree, i use the same program to view all avi files that i download
it has saved a lot of valuable time since i started using it. you cant go far wrong with avi preview

chip

[Devanshu]

Use the avi preview...its free and it works 100% of the time. I think its under the tools section of this guide. If not, just use the link someone else gave you. Good luck.

[Gazorgan]

VDUB will do it also.

[Cataphract]

Thanks guys.

I just got AVI Preview and tested it, and it worked like a charm. I love it, its a life saver, no more fake files for me.

[kuse]

Or, Linux - Mplayer will also do it.......