How can I play AVI file

[Beswad]

How can i play an AVI file? I can't view it in Wndows Media Player. I even try to use other players but to no avail.

[IndieSinger]

Open up Windows Media Player, click on Tools then "Options...". Now click on the "File Types" tab and make sure the "Windows video file (avi)" box is checked. Shut down Media Player and trying playing the .avi file again.

If this doesn't work, can I ask where you got the .avi file from? If you downloaded it from a peer-to-peer network, it could well be a fake .avi file (not a movie file at all, but a virus disguised as a movie file). Try and get hold of something that you know is a genuine .avi file (have a friend e-mail you one or put one on a disk for you) and try playing it on your computer.

[Kerplunk]

It could be a codec problem. Try downloading a codec pack and installing. just do a google search for Kazaa codec pack. Even if you don't use kazaa, these codecs might solve your problem.

[Kerplunk]

In fact just CLICK HERE and you can download the codec pack.

[Beswad]

Thanks guys. I am currently running Windows 98 with Windows Media Player Version 6.01. It doesn't have the 'Tools' option as you suggested. The two Avi files I downloaded was over 13mb and 4mb(now deleted)is from pop video. Other format such as Mpeg and Wmv are ok, but when it comes to Avi it just come out with an error message. I will have to download it again and give it another try.

[tomd]

That's quite an old version of WMP, you probably need to update your codecs (these handle de-compressing downloaded video files) Try installing a divx codec, as that's specific to AVI. And what does the error message say?

[Beswad]

Unfortunately I didn't write down what the error message said.In order for me to find that out I have to download the AVI file again, which I will do and will try out the tips given here. But right now I have another problem with my Cyberlink Power DVD software, it wont play Region 3 anymore! I just have to reformat my hard drive again start from scratch! Thank you people.

[Mattk]

media player 6.01 ? i run version 10 !!! that might be your problem straight off !