vdub virtualdub No Video Not sure how to proceed

[case310350]

I just install vdub and when I open up an avi file the error is :
couldn't locate decompressor for format 'xvid' (unknown)
virtualdub requires a video for windows (vfw) compatible codec to decompress video

So I understand I need a codec to decompress the video, but what codec do I use or download? I run other video programs and do not want it to disable them, like vlc. I did a search here but did not see any info on installation problems.

Con someone assist? I use this computer a lot so prefer not to down load a lot of stuff that may not work. thank youo

[Ai Haibara]

Install the Xvid codec. VLC uses its own (internal) codecs, so it won't be affected. It shouldn't really interfere with anything else, generally.

[case310350]

thank you that did it works well