change format!

[bobybell]

Hi , i have question, i dl some music video, firstly window was showing it as dat file and wasn't playing , i open with media player, it does open but never change format properly.

I am attaching the screeshoot, for more info, there are two files one which open and showing in right format (i.e. media player), the second is which i was talking about, dat file. why it is dat file? why not like other normal format file? why isn't it showing right format like media player or other? how could i change it.

The file "" is dot file and still not showing right format.

Could any one please tell me , what is the problem? I will be thankful.

[jimmalenko]

Dat files could be derived from a VCD.

Maybe try GSpot on the DAT file to see what the specs are ?

Alternatively, load into Virtualdub and go to File > File Information.

[bobybell]

Dat files could be derived from a VCD.

Maybe try GSpot on the DAT file to see what the specs are ?

Alternatively, load into Virtualdub and go to File > File Information.

Jim, thanks for reply!

how could i derived from vcd? do vcd will change the format also?

second question, about virtualdub, what is its purpose, who much this program could be useful. i heard other posts that it could join and edit also, but when i open it confuesed me. LOL

thanks for your relply.

[jimmalenko]

If the source file was originally a part of a VCD, then the process of authoring VCD "converts" VCD-compliant MPEG-1 into .DAT files.

To extract as an MPEG file, try VCDGear and do the DAT -> MPG extraction type.

Virtualdub is primarily a "simple" editor - I say simple because it does not provide advanced transitions, video overlays or anything like that, but that said, it is arguably the best freeware editor I've seen. Basic file manipulation and/or filtering is fine. Primarily used directly for outputting to AVI, it can output to MPEG by using YMPEG as a codec or alternatively by frameserving to your favorite MPEG encoder.

[bobybell]

If the source file was originally a part of a VCD, then the process of authoring VCD "converts" VCD-compliant MPEG-1 into .DAT files.

To extract as an MPEG file, try VCDGear and do the DAT -> MPG extraction type.

Virtualdub is primarily a "simple" editor - I say simple because it does not provide advanced transitions, video overlays or anything like that, but that said, it is arguably the best freeware editor I've seen. Basic file manipulation and/or filtering is fine. Primarily used directly for outputting to AVI, it can output to MPEG by using YMPEG as a codec or alternatively by frameserving to your favorite MPEG encoder.

Thanks very much mate, i appreciate your help.

thanks alot.

[bobybell]

Now, here is another format which come acros. BC file, i dl it as mp3 music file, and it is showing in BC format. here is screenshot. hope i will get help from you.

[aedipuss]

the .bc! is most likey a torrent that didn't download fully/correctly. as you can see it's 0 kb in size. there is probably nothing there.

[jimmalenko]

the .bc! is most likey a torrent that didn't download fully/correctly. as you can see it's 0 kb in size. there is probably nothing there.

Spot on.

BitComet if I'm not mistaken does this for incomplete files (there's a tickbox in the settings that says "create bc! files for incomplete downloads" IIRC.

[bobybell]

thanks, indeed it dl from ABC torrent. i will try to dl again.

what about K-Lite Codec Pack, a firend ask me to have those codes and all sort of dl files will be open. what you ppl think, i see those codecs on ,

http://free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm
but want to very sure before going to dl those codecs.

[Skith]

codec packs are BAD! BAD! BAD!

They often cause more system havoc than anything. Only install individual codecs you need, on an as needed basis. Some people use FFDshow, which is a set of filters that can decode the most common stuff (and probably other things as well), but finding a good stable build that works well can sometimes be difficult, at least in my experience.

[bobybell]

codec packs are BAD! BAD! BAD!

They often cause more system havoc than anything. Only install individual codecs you need, on an as needed basis. Some people use FFDshow, which is a set of filters that can decode the most common stuff (and probably other things as well), but finding a good stable build that works well can sometimes be difficult, at least in my experience.

the information is great! so installing FFDshow will be good?

[Skith]

You could give it a shot. If it doesnt work, just uninstall it, simple as that.