easiest way to split an avi?

[dalek7]

What's the simplest way to split an AVI file, guys? With a free programme that handles almost any type of file (my TMPGEnc won't handle this file)??
Downloaded a video file that I want to eventually burn, but I have to get it off this old PC I use for the NET first, and its burner is fried, so I need to move the file using a Flash drive... and for that, I need ot split the file into two, each smaller than 4 or 500 Megs... thanks!

[Forum Troll]

Just use Winzip or Winrar and have it span the file into 4 segments, then join them again into one when all the pieces are moved to the other machine.

[dalek7]

If I just choose to break it into parts in WinRAR, will it automatically create 2 (or more) parts and name them in sequencial order?
Thnx

[mats.hogberg]

...or use VirtualDub to actually split the AVI in 2 (or more) segments.

/Mats

[dalek7]

Dabbled with VirtualDub, but haven't gotten crazy with it yet....

It says it needs a codec, tho

[mats.hogberg]

It says it needs a codec, tho

Yes, just like (almost) every app that deals with compressed video.

/Mats

[Josef Kneht]

Dabbled with VirtualDub, but haven't gotten crazy with it yet....

It says it needs a codec, tho

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=283241

[dalek7]

Well, I'm not sure what codec I'm missing in order to split the file in, say, TMPGEnc, unless someone can clue me in to whatever might be the most obvious culprit...

...HOWEVER, I DO have Nero... but have used it only for basic burning. Can I split the file into two (to make the whole avi on 'parts 1-2' VCDs) using Nero? If so, how?

[jimmalenko]

https://www.videohelp.com/play.htm#identify

[dalek7]

Well, strangely I can get neither TMPGEnc nor VirtualDub to open/split the file, saying they're missing a codec. I can PLAY the file on my PC, and gspot says that I have the neccessary codecs to do so.
So what am I missing? What does either TMPGEnc or Virtualdub need so that I can split this file and get nero to burn the mother?
Thnx all who've replied so far, and those who will. Much appreciated.

[jimmalenko]

I think we're at a stage where we really need to see what GSpot is telling you about the file, and the error messages both TMPGEnc and Virtualdub are giving you - otherwise we're just stabbing in the dark.

[zggsyh]

I remember there is a shareware named "quick AVI splitter", google it.

[dalek7]

Well, I'll look for quick avi splitter...

In the meantime, gspot says: "2 compatible codecs installed" on video and 3 on audio, that I have 'Microsoft MPEG-4 video decomressor and MPEG Decoder DMO' and that DirectShow claims to be able to play the file.
When I try to open the same file in TMPGEnc, it says that the file cannot open or is unsupported.
VirtualDubMod 1.5.10.1 says: couldn't locate decompressor for format MP42 (Microsoft Highspeed MPEG-4 v.2). Directshow codecs are not suitable. Only 'Direct Stream Copy' is available for this video.

[jimmalenko]

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=73c47878-20d0-4c1a-96f4-177d7...DisplayLang=en is what you need, according to http://www.fourcc.org .

[Vchat20]

for your situation, I would highly reommend you follow the winrar split-file suggestion. it will do the job MUCH easier and faster.

that is unless you already got the file moved.