Windows media player freezes at each chapter

[stem300]

I converted some AVI files to DVD format using AVStoDVD to my HD and to a disc.
Using WMP the video plays up to one second before each chapter and freezes. I need to fast forward the chapter to continue.
This happens on both my HD copy and my disc copy. The disc copy plays perfectly, (no freezes) on a standalone player.

I have converted some very similar files that are in sequence before the file in question and these have no problem playing.

Is there a way to fix this?

many thanks

[Hoser Rob]

I've used avstodvd many times, with many files made with who knows what codecs. It'll work with almost anything. It's the only DVD authoring program I'll bother with and I've tried a bunch them. I haven't had any such problem.

But then again, I only used wmp on my old machine until I found better players. On my newer one I don't think I've ever used it. At least deliberately.

I'd recommend downloading both Media Player Classic Home Cinema (not Media Player Classic, which is the old version that's no longer supported) and VLC Media Player. There are others but those seem to be the best regarded.

I use both, though MPC-HC works better with DVD sources. VLC looks better with lower bit rate sources, though It seems mpchc can be configured to work similarly. Haven't finished delving into that yet, but that's just the way they work as installed, and I'm not sure it's worth the bother.

A very, very good thing about these 2 programs is that they don't require installing 3rd party codec packs. Watch out for that stuff. Some may work but it's a kettle of worms. It says specifically in Microsoft support not to use any 3rd party codecs. Look for stuff that uses directshow, .NET framework, directx runtime etc.

However, I've grown tired of the whole DVD authoring process. Since I don't like TV much, I got a monitor big enough to watch video on. Haven't burned a DVD since. Most laptops have HDMI output nowadays anyway and if I watched TV for more than 5 minutes maximum a day that's where I'd go. Burning videos to DVD is starting to feel like flogging a dead horse to me.

[stem300]

Thanks for the reply Rob.
I know that VLC is able to play the DVD. I converted the same AVI files again using AVStoDVD and this time it plays fine without any freezing.
I'm finding that this is somewhat of common occurrence with no clear cut fix. Just hope and pray.

thanks again