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  1. 27th Dec 2004 16:45 #1
    IcExAlchemY
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    I tried opening a avi file in VirtualDub 1.6.2. and I got this error.

    Couldn't locate decompressor for format "DIV3"(Microsoft High-Speed MPEG-4 V3 [HackivX Low Motion])

    VirtualDub requires a Video for Windows (VFW) compatible codec to decompress video. DirectShow codecs, such as those used by a Windows Media Player, are not suitable.
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  2. 27th Dec 2004 16:58 #2
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    You need to install a Divx or other MPEG4 codec that your software can utilize Try the web page for the software vendor under "Support"
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    https://www.videohelp.com/play.htm#identify

    This will tell you what codec you need. Then download and install it from the tools section.
    If in doubt, Google it.
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  4. 27th Dec 2004 20:19 #4
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    Tachnically DivX/MS MPEG4 is not MPEG4, however some MPEG4 codecs like DivX and 3ivX also handle it as does ffdshow. Then there is the actual DivX311alpha codec. Personally I would go with ffdshow.
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  5. 27th Dec 2004 22:21 #5
    IcExAlchemY
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    i downloaded the ffdshow but i have no idea how to use it...
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  6. 28th Dec 2004 00:01 #6
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    Just make sure that in the VFW decoder settings DivX 3 is set to libavcodec and not disabled.
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