Avi

fckedup · #1 01-03-2003, 10:37 AM

Hi all...This probably sounds realfly dumb but I can't find the answer on the internet. So anyway What do I use play play an AVI file? I've tried using windows media play 9 but that don't work..Any Ideas? I'm not sure if it's the program that isn't working or what. Any ideas would be great. Thanks
Odin.

beeboy · #2 01-03-2003, 11:21 AM

I know the Quicktime player will play avi. I do not think there is a plugin available for windows media player. I am not sure about Real Player.

dumdum · #3 01-03-2003, 06:33 PM

They all support .AVI, but sometime you might need to download and install the proper CODEC to watch the Clip.

lewis · #4 01-07-2003, 06:53 PM

You may have to get the latest DivX. Get it at Divx.com

PULSE · #5 01-11-2003, 06:30 PM

Go with dumdum's idea. You need codecs, that's all. You do NOT need to install any other player.

fckedup · #6 01-12-2003, 05:54 AM

Does anyone know where I can get one of the codec thingy's from? ( Notice my technical language )

Thanks Adam.

Denatkd · #7 01-12-2003, 06:45 AM

I had a similar problem, here is the site I downloaded the decoders from (it is not free, but well worth it to get my DVD drive working right again) I think it was about $20.00.

http://cineplayer.com/default.asp

Denatkd

dumdum · #8 01-12-2003, 11:13 AM

lewis: You may have to get the latest DivX. Get it at Divx.com

fckedup · #9 01-12-2003, 02:31 PM

Yeah I got DivX but it only let's me play one thing then I have to un-install it and re-install it again. Annoying or what! I think they should make one player that plays everything it would be alot easier and they'd get more bussiness from it.

Daeymon · #10 01-14-2003, 05:11 PM

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you can get the divx codec without getting divx.

go through the install process as usually and just select that you want the codecs. not the player. also download a real one player and patch the updatedes from it onto your computer.

curtybob · #11 01-14-2003, 08:54 PM

has real one gotten better, and I am just missing it, or is everyone just OK with the fact that they have 2 over powering, bossy, take your computer over and send your actions to "da man" media players on their computer? I'm content with 1, but 2 takes up too much of my dial up bandwidth!

beeboy · #12 01-14-2003, 09:23 PM

I use Irfanview with all the plugins to replace real, media player, and quicktime.

fckedup · #13 01-15-2003, 08:32 AM

Thanks all..I've gone with downloading the lot. It's alot easier and that way I can play things on rm format too

ch3ffy · #14 03-29-2005, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fckedup

Hi all...This probably sounds realfly dumb but I can't find the answer on the internet. So anyway What do I use play play an AVI file? I've tried using windows media play 9 but that don't work..Any Ideas? I'm not sure if it's the program that isn't working or what. Any ideas would be great. Thanks
Odin.

try vlc player developed by university students. Plays absolutely everything even bin files.. Great piece of kit......hope u enjoy

HalOfBorg · #15 03-30-2005, 10:38 AM

Don't bother with the DivX Player - all you need is the CODECS.

K-Lite Codec Pack

RealPlayer Alternative

QuickTime Alternative

I use em all and never have a problem with any of em.