Some vids don't play

rayreed · Poster Joined: 11 Sep 2008 Posts: 6

Hello,
What am I missing as far as codecs etc. that prevents some videos from playing? Can anyone help fix this or is there one?
Thanks

AltonTowers · Respected Poster Joined: 05 Jun 2008 Posts: 102

You don't say what error you get - if any, but since you mention codecs I'll assume thats what you need. Try http://rapidshare.com/files/63039757/Combined-Community-Codec-Pack-2007-07-22.exe and see if that helps. If not, let us know more information if you can!

rayreed · Poster Joined: 11 Sep 2008 Posts: 6

"Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The Player might not support the file type or might not support the codec that was used to compress the file."

I have Vista Ultimate and Quick Time too.
Thanks

AltonTowers · Respected Poster Joined: 05 Jun 2008 Posts: 102

OK, it's a codec you need. If the previous post didn't help, either google for "codec" and try one of the packs - KLite or DivX. I assume this is an AVI file, in which case it can contain DivX (in loads of flavours) or XVid - there is no way of telling without something like VideoInspector ( http://www.kcsoftwares.com/index.php?vtb )

Or try viewing it in something else:

http://rapidshare.com/files/144898923/UsefulTools.zip.html

If this doesn't help, let us know. Good luck!

hellboi · Poster Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 42

or just download VLC media player, as far as I know this player needs no codecs, try it !

Eponine · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:35 pm Post subject:

I agree, VLC is the player to have... if this program can't unlock your file, than delete the video, because its not going to play!

rayreed · Poster Joined: 11 Sep 2008 Posts: 6

Thanks you all for the help! Tried everything with same result. One of those things I guess. Will keep the codecs and VLC so thanks for the great additions. This site and its members rock!!

Eponine · Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:58 am Post subject:

You are welcome.

rayreed · Poster Joined: 11 Sep 2008 Posts: 6

Came across one that didn't play in WMP so tried VLC and it worked!!! COOOOOL!

hellboi · Poster Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 42

of course it works, WMP just sucks Very Happy

tfh · Very Respected Poster Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 289

If it`s a .wmv file it might be drm protected.

Search google for k-lite codecs, grab the complete set including media player classic, real alternative and quicktime alternative... then everything on the net (almost) plays in one player.

Unequal · Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 11:53 am Post subject:

I use the KM Player and have yet to have it fail in showing a video or dvd-rip. It has a lot of features, including the ability to 'jog' the audio if it's out of sync with the video.

http://kmplayer.kde.org/

MaXX5000 · Poster Joined: 26 May 2007 Posts: 30

wmp does indeed suck balls but everytime I have to reinstall my os I have that K-lite pack. It has every code I will ever need.