Playing MPEG-4 in Itunes WinXP

[elanio]

I've read through numerous posts/threads but have not seen anything pertaing to my problem...

So here is my dilema. I have both a MacBoockPro and Desktop PC running windows XP SP2.

I have been using Mediafork/Handbrake on my MBP to convert DVD's to MPEG4. I have been doing so with great sucess. I have then transfreed my files to my PC. They transfer fine. Here is where the problem begins, When I import the mpeg4 file into Itunes, it works fine. However when I try to play the file, all I get is audio. I DO get Visual playback, however it plays back a mix of Hot PINK and Hot Green images. Nothing more nothing less. I have no clue what the problem is.

The file works fine using Windows Media Player, but I really like the cover flow option on Itunes.
Is their a quick fix, plugin etc.. that I am missing?? I attached an image of what the file looks like when being played in Itunes.

Any help will be greatly apreciated!


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[Shilar]

I've read through numerous posts/threads but have not seen anything pertaing to my problem...

So here is my dilema. I have both a MacBoockPro and Desktop PC running windows XP SP2.

I have been using Mediafork/Handbrake on my MBP to convert DVD's to MPEG4. I have been doing so with great sucess. I have then transfreed my files to my PC. They transfer fine. Here is where the problem begins, When I import the mpeg4 file into Itunes, it works fine. However when I try to play the file, all I get is audio. I DO get Visual playback, however it plays back a mix of Hot PINK and Hot Green images. Nothing more nothing less. I have no clue what the problem is.

The file works fine using Windows Media Player, but I really like the cover flow option on Itunes.
Is their a quick fix, plugin etc.. that I am missing?? I attached an image of what the file looks like when being played in Itunes.

Any help will be greatly apreciated!

Hm, here's an experiment I'd like you to try: convert a file in Windows using Quicktime to MP4, and try it in iTunes. Seriously, it could be a codec problem on either pc.

[elanio]

I tried using quick time to convert the file which is either a video clip or Movie File (mpeg).
When I open the file inside quicktime, I get the same results as in Itunes, Pink screen. I am unable to covert it, since the orignal file won't open properly.

I was also thinking a possible codec, but I do have Divix installed.. what other codec could it be? Both the original file and MP4 files play fine inside of Windows Media but not Itunes or quicktime...


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[olyteddy]

Have you tried GSpot to see what codec you need?

[45tripp]

https://forum.videohelp.com/viewtopic.php?t=325594&highlight=itunes

[elanio]

Hmm.. I already have 3ivx installed.. any other suggestions?!?!?


-Thanks