AVI (XVID) wont play...?

[ping182nz7]

Hi,

I have three avi file that I have put through GSpot and it says i have all the correct codecs to play, I try and play it and it comes up with an error "uknown". I try to open it in Virtual Dub and it comes up with the same error...

Any help...Please??

Thanks

[celtic_druid]

VirtualDub just says unknown? Or it says unable to find decompressor XVID..............?

[ping182nz7]

unable to find decompressor XVID.....but I have the xvid codec installed?

[celtic_druid]

Well no you don't. Check the compression menu in VDub and XviD won't be listed.

[ping182nz7]

Ok, so i can play other xvid files though?

Its not listed in compression...how do i get it so it is there?

The error is "Couldnt locate decomprssor for format 'XVID' (unknown).

Thanks

[celtic_druid]

From recollection it goes on to explain that it requires a VfW decompressor, not dshow as used in media players which explains why you can play XviD files.

Try re-installing. Koepi's installers I believe include a util for checking vidc enteries. Hopefully that should sort it.