New to avi files downloaded..can't play

Caslon · 02-13-2003, 02:26 AM

First of all..wtf, can't the all powerfull new Windows Media Player 9.0
decode downloaded avi files and play other than just the damn music?
Seems they gotta be snooty "windows media player avi type files".

I go to load plugins for same and find I have to pay $9.99 or something
to play downloaded avi files for Windows media player 9.0 with XP.
Screw that!

Obviously, there are different types of avi files?

Why does Windows even list a type of file called Windows AVI as(.avi) files
and make it seem like ALL .avi's can be played back on that shit program?
Seems kinda stupid for them to denote a type of avi that has to be converted
to play on their stupid little player.
My main goal is to play a Desert Combat avi file. I don't own DVD's and don't want some massive confusing to configure player. Demo or freeware is a requirement too.

I went searching for a simple player to play back a downloaded .avi file.
I got kinda frustrated with it all. HELP PLEASE!

Capt. Nichols · 02-13-2003, 02:28 AM

DivX. Need I say more? http://www.divx.com/divx/

Caslon · 02-13-2003, 02:30 AM

Ok...thanks...it better be easy to setup and use..grrrr.

Like I said...i just want to play back a simple downloaded
avi file..not run a home entertainment dvd system.

Caslon · 02-13-2003, 02:34 AM

Works like a charm..thanks much guy.

I had tried an earlier version of Divx that was less than user friendly..this new version is idiot (<---) proof.

urseus · 02-15-2003, 07:12 AM

Fuck that.

I have divx, but still alot of the futurama my friend game me still tries to cotact for the codec. Then when i try to play it on the actual divx player, theres no sound.

Is there a codec pack you can download of all the main codecs?

JimmyTheGent · 02-15-2003, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urseus

Fuck that.

I have divx, but still alot of the futurama my friend game me still tries to cotact for the codec. Then when i try to play it on the actual divx player, theres no sound.

Is there a codec pack you can download of all the main codecs?

Sounds like ure missing the XviD codec. Grab it here
Or if ure after a pack of codecs try this

urseus · 02-15-2003, 09:04 PM

If this works, my gimp kassel shall pay you a visit.

A very SEXY visit.

urseus · 02-17-2003, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyTheGent

Or if ure after a pack of codecs try this

IT WORKED!!! HOLY SHIT IT FINALLY WORKS!!!

heres a special picture just for you....

02-13-2003, 02:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Caslon Lieutenant Colonel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Deep inside the Earth. Posts: 4,582	New to avi files downloaded..can't play First of all..wtf, can't the all powerfull new Windows Media Player 9.0 decode downloaded avi files and play other than just the damn music? Seems they gotta be snooty "windows media player avi type files". I go to load plugins for same and find I have to pay $9.99 or something to play downloaded avi files for Windows media player 9.0 with XP. Screw that! Obviously, there are different types of avi files? Why does Windows even list a type of file called Windows AVI as(.avi) files and make it seem like ALL .avi's can be played back on that shit program? Seems kinda stupid for them to denote a type of avi that has to be converted to play on their stupid little player. My main goal is to play a Desert Combat avi file. I don't own DVD's and don't want some massive confusing to configure player. Demo or freeware is a requirement too. I went searching for a simple player to play back a downloaded .avi file. I got kinda frustrated with it all. HELP PLEASE!

02-13-2003, 02:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Capt. Nichols Master Sergeant Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 516	DivX. Need I say more? http://www.divx.com/divx/ __________________ Next to a battle lost, the greatest misery is a battle gained. -The Duke of Wellington

02-15-2003, 07:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
urseus Colonel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia. Posts: 6,073	Fuck that. I have divx, but still alot of the futurama my friend game me still tries to cotact for the codec. Then when i try to play it on the actual divx player, theres no sound. Is there a codec pack you can download of all the main codecs? __________________

02-15-2003, 09:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
urseus Colonel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia. Posts: 6,073	If this works, my gimp kassel shall pay you a visit. A very SEXY visit. __________________

02-13-2003, 02:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Caslon Lieutenant Colonel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Deep inside the Earth. Posts: 4,582	Ok...thanks...it better be easy to setup and use..grrrr. Like I said...i just want to play back a simple downloaded avi file..not run a home entertainment dvd system.

02-13-2003, 02:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Caslon Lieutenant Colonel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Deep inside the Earth. Posts: 4,582	Works like a charm..thanks much guy. I had tried an earlier version of Divx that was less than user friendly..this new version is idiot (<---) proof.