ok, just upgraded to windows xp, 1st i coulnt play svcd files in wmp like i could without any problem in winME, did solve this problem with loading elecard player with mpeg2 codec and it plays in all, but now i have a problem with avi files ,the video wont show in tmpeg(i use version 12a its the only one that can open all avi files) the sound is there and all but no picture, but i could play them without any problems, just cant encode, well it does encode but again no picture, please help these windows are starting to drive me crazy, why is this happening, please help, cause i need to transfer my avi files from my dv camera but there is no picture, thanx for any help.ps i can encode vob files to mpg1 or mpg2 with no problems just not the avi.