problem encoding error decompressing video frame 0 :

[goingape]

hi

i have dvd recoder that can play divx format,i usually use VirtualDub to recode video files
so they will play on my dvd recoder.

but lately i keep running in a problem.

i keep getting the error message :error decompressing video frame 0:
by lots of file i try to recode.

does anyone know how to fix this problem

i tried many things but without succes and other programs seem to have simular problems

i would appreciate it if someone could help me

[jagabo]

Do you see a "b-frame decoder lag" message?

[goingape]

hi

no i don't see a b-frame decoder lag message.

[Abond]

Have you installed some codec packs?

[goingape]

hi

yes i think so, but don't ask wich ones

i have no idea

[Abond]

Well, IMO they messed up your system and that is where the error come from. If you don't remember even which they are, maybe try to restore the system to a previous date when everything worked or byte the bullet and make full clear new install. You can try to see if there are some broken codecs with Codec Sniper (or similar), but I don't think it will help much.
Maybe try for the start to uninstal Xvid codec and to install it again.

[jagabo]

I believe the problem you have stems from VirtualDub's inablity to deal with a video that starts with a b-frame. Within VirtualDub the best you can do is mark in a the first visible frame (thereby losing the first frame or two).

Using AVISynth's AVISource() or DirectShowSource() should take care of the problem. It's been a while since I've seen that problem so I don't remember for sure though.

Also, try converting the file to packed bitstream with MPEG4Modifier and see if that helps.

[goingape]

hi

sorry for the late reaction,but i have been trying those things out.

i most say the thing that work was uninstaling the xvid and instaling it again

i tested all my video files that had the error code and they work now.


thanks for the help