Why cant my pc play .avi files?
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Yes it sounds like a hardware problem, if not then it could be some sort of virus or bug.  I would do a virus check and a hardware check.  Like run a diagnostic test on your computer to make sure all the hardware is running properly.
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you don't seem to have the codec required to play the video file you want to see. try downloading "k lite codec pack" and see if that helps
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If you have the any one of the following players installed\n\n• Windows Media Player 7 \n• Windows Media Player for Windows XP \n• Windows Media Player 9 Series \n\nif the appropriate codecs are installed on the computer. You should be able to view the files without any problem\n\nVideo codecs that are frequently used in .avi files include the following codecs: \n\n• DivX codec\n\nDivX Web site:\nhttp://www.divx.com (http://www.divx.com) \n\n• Cinepak codec \n\nCinepak Web site:\nhttp://www.cinepak.com (http://www.cinepak.com) \n• Indeo codec \n\nLigos Web site:\nhttp://www.ligos.com (http://www.ligos.com) \n\n• DV codec  \n• MJPEG codec  \n• Uncompressed RGB or YUY2 codec  \nAudio codecs that are frequently used in .avi files include the following audio codecs: • MP3 codec \n• Microsoft Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation (MS ADPCM) \n• Uncompressed Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) codec
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chances are you don't have up to date codecs installed on your computer...my advice is to not use WMP and download the free VLC player. it doesn't require codecs and is capable of playing every type of file i've encountered
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There is a AVI Capture format (under custom) but I not sure if it compressed or uncompressed \n(does say something about UYVY video format (native))\n\nI have one in my old 900MHz computer, but I never seem to get it setup correctly. I just it as a video card.
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Probbally cause you dont have the correct video codec to play them. try using the codecs from the link below.\n\nhttp://www.free-codecs.com/K_Lite_Codec_Pack_download.htm
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Download and install:\nhttp://www.free-codecs.com/download/Codec_Pack_All_in_1.htm\n\nThis will allow you to play AVI and most other common video formats you may encounter
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Hey Buddy try out this players \n>>>BS player\n>>>VLC plaeyer.....this will play u all kind video and audio formats......u can simply download the player thro google search........
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Maybe the program you are trying to use is not compatible with the video codec you downloaded. Try downloading vlc media player (www.videolan.org/vlc)
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Try playing the file(s) in vlc (http://www.videolan.org).  This will play almost anything.\n\nYou say you have all the updated codecs, but it still sounds like you're missing something.  Try getting the Gordian Knot codec pack at http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Gordian_Knot_Codec_Pack.htm\n\nIf it still doesn't play, then maybe there's a problem with the files themselves (did you download these files?).  Good luck :)
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maybe the disk drive is broken thats why my pc dosent play videos
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Hi, install the codec pack from the link below. This should fix your problem. If for some reason it does not, please edit your question to include the file extension of the video your trying to play.\n\nhope that helps
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its only needed to play .real & .ram files as far as i know.\ni dont have the prog.\n\nother files should play fine in other apps .\n\nanother reason that it could be doing this, \nyou may need to update or\nits set to deafault app to play that type.\n\nyou can right click and select another app.\n\nReal player isnt that good.\n\ni use winamp & media player & quicktime thats all u need.\n\n                       PEACE
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Problem:\nMost problems with viewing videos downloaded from any place on the internet are caused by not having the proper 'codecs' installed.\n\nSolution:\nMy suggestion would be to download this program called G-Spot, which will tell you which codec you need to play the file, and if the codec is indeed installed on your computer. G-Spot address: http://www.headbands.com/gspot/\n\nMany required codecs including DivX and XviD which are the most likely codecs you need are availible at: http://www.free-codecs.com/
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Some of your video codecs have been deleted or "unassociated" due to the installation or uninstall of some program.  \n\nTry downloading the XP codec pack at http://www.free-codecs.com/download/XP_Codec_Pack.htm
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http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Codec_Pack_All_in_1.htm\n\nDownload the All in 1.  Its the first item listed.  Once youve downloaded it, install, and youre ready to view avi files.
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AVI can be opened in Windows Media Player while for running 3gp u need a converter tool(search it on google) or it can also be run on Real Player or Quick Player.