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  1. 30th Jul 2009 23:48 #1
    quxote
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    Hello,

    I downloaded a music video and when i try to open in in VDub I get this message

    "Couldn't locate decompressor for format 'XVID' (unknown)

    VirtualDub requires a Video for Windows (VFW) compatible codec to decompress. DirectShow codecs, such as those used by Windows Media Player, are not suitable."

    I have the XVid codec because I have used it before
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  2. 31st Jul 2009 00:10 #2
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    Originally Posted by quxote
    I have the XVid codec because I have used it before
    OK. Open VDub and go Video->Compression. Do you see XviD listed among all the codecs? Maybe you don't have a VFW version installed. Clicking on the 'XviD' name in your or my post takes you to a page on this site where you can download it. Or maybe something's wrong with your install and you should uninstall/reinstall it.
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    You might only have a DirectShow filter for Xvid installed (such as ffdshow, though you can also enable ffdshow's Video for Windows version of Xvid, as well). Download the Xvid codec, and install it.
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