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War Eagle · #1 09-09-2009, 11:40 AM

So I received a bunch of episodes from someone on disc and they're all avi files. It doesn't matter what I use whether it be Windows Media Player, Power DVD or even TMPG DVD Author 3 it says I need a codec. So after doing some research I figured out that I need Xvid Mpeg 4 codec.

Any help is appreciated.

lordsmurf · #2 09-10-2009, 12:05 AM

Watch them using VLC.

If you really need a system-wide codec, download the XVID codec. It's freeware. I've attached the executable (inside a RAR archive) to this post. Download and install.

War Eagle · #3 09-10-2009, 12:25 AM

Thanks for the link

Edit:
OK this is my first time dealing with codecs so I've downloaded and installed is there anything else I need to do?

lordsmurf · #4 09-10-2009, 03:22 AM

Nothing else, you're done. It should play in PowerDVD and WMP now, I hope.

VLC is still a better player, however!!!
Get it @ http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

War Eagle · #5 09-10-2009, 04:16 AM

It still doesn't play and I can't even open it with TMPG DVD Author 3 either.

EDIT:

OK scratch that I rechecked everything and they work now.

Thanks

wayshway · #6 09-12-2009, 07:47 PM

I get my codecs here:
http://www.cccp-project.net/

Just download the complete package.

ttyl

War Eagle · #7 09-12-2009, 11:18 PM

I'll have to check that out tomorrow because I have a few more files that only play audio now.
Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayshway

I get my codecs here:
http://www.cccp-project.net/

Just download the complete package.

ttyl

lordsmurf · #8 09-13-2009, 01:05 AM

I highly suggest against codec packs. They are well known for hosing computers.
You've been warned.