Odd Problem, vDub doesn't see my xVid ???

[DW]

Hello everyone,
I am having a weird problem with opening certain files in virtualdub. I have tried searching the internet but I haven't seen a solution to my particular problem. I have version 1.7.7. I am running Windows Vista Ultimate x64.

When trying to open certain files encoded with XviD or DivX, I get the following error:

Couldn't locate decompressor for format DX50 (unknown)

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

Sometimes instead of "DX50" it says "XVID" in its place for an XviD file.

Now, i have both the latest versions of XviD and DivX installed. I am able to play these video files fine. I am just unable to open them in virtualdub for some reason.

[poisondeathray]

Do you have the 64-bit version of virtualdub?

Have you enabled XVID in ffdshow VFW video encoder interface ?

[DW]

Yes, I do have the 64bit version ("build 28312/AMD64)

Just installed ffdshow (the 64bit version, albain's build called: "ffdshow_rev1785_20080116_albain_x64.exe" from here: http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=173941). But I'm not sure exactly what you're talking about when you say enabling xvid in the VFW config box... where do I do this?

[Ai Haibara]

Do you have a 64-bit version of Xvid? I'm not sure if it'll help, in this case, but I thought I'd ask.
(One version posted on these forums can be found here: http://ffdshow.faireal.net/mirror/XviD/XviD64-setup.exe )

[poisondeathray]

Most people advise against installing "codec packs," but this is one situation where it may be justified, when you are running 32 and 64 bit applications

contains: ffdshow 64bit [build 2006-05-17]

http://www.start64.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=610&Itemid=72

[DW]

Hmm... I already have the one I mentioned above -- do I really need this K-Lite one as well?

[poisondeathray]

If the 64-bit XVID is not enough to make it work, you might. Just because it plays, it doesn't mean it will work in vdub, because it needs the VFW interface.

Personally, I got rid of Vista x64 because of too many incompatibilites.

Good luck

[DW]

Hmm... well, I don't know if I have the 64bit version of xvid... I just downloaded the one from here:

http://www.xvid.org/Downloads.15.0.html

I don't think that one is specifically 64bit, but I couldn't find a fully 64bit version of xvid. Am I missing something here?

[poisondeathray]

I don't know too much about 64bit XVID. But I do know VFW has to be enabled for Vdub to work. It might be that you need both...

Or upgrade to XP :P

[DW]

Hey, it worked!!!! Hooray for K-Lite! Who woulda thunk it?

Thanks so much for all your help guys!!