I have several .avi files that show a green screen when they are played, What's going on?
929863
you do not have the correct codecs. download klite codec pack, its free.
548444
could be one of two things:\n\n- software problems: fix this first\ncheck for driver updates for both your video (graphics) card and your monitor. install the updates. if there aren't any updates then reinstall the lastest version of the drivers for both.\n\n- hardware problem\neither the monitor or the video card is busted. whichever one has a prob, it will stop working completely eventually. you're looking at repair or replace as your options here.\n\n\na 3rd, but less likely, culprit is the actual video settings. someone may have changed those by mistake so that the colours looked all messed up.
565570
Try updating the video card drivers. Check the hard drive for errors, some files may be crosslinked. If nothing else it may be your card.
724738
download gspot.\n\nIt will identify the codecs used in the film, and tell you why it is not working, and what you need to fix it.\n\nI discovered Gspot a few years ago and I can't go without it now.
936452
if those are real media.. then use Real Player (such as .ram or .rm extension in files)
1060791
Is it .vi or .avi? I use Windows or VLC Media Player, which works on most media files. If the file requires a specific program, then you'll have to download it.
789736
hi,\n\nwmv files are the compressed stage of movie files so they cannot be get back to normal.  but some are protected also,, so untile you remove the protection license they look to be distorted colors.
1166622
You need divx codecs to play most .avi files.\n\nGo to divx.com (http://www.divx.com/divx/windows/download/?tiger_aff=s&cc=A_fcid=000055 ) and download their latest divx codecs, it will allow you to play .avi files.\n\nNote: Having all and most up-to-date codecs installed on your computer will allow you to play any media format.
484568
An avi file is a video, not a text file.  Try playing it in a video player like Windows Media Player or Divx.
637976
avi and dvd do not get along . you need to converet the files to mpeg
374897
You poor thing, who let you get a Mac? \n\nOk, I will leave the sassiness aside. Is the program you downloaded an .avi file? If not, what is the extension? I am guess it is is it went straight to Quicktime. Are you sure it is actually a legit download? Those P2P sources can be touchy. There is a link below to a thread of someone having the same problem. Sounds like it is a problem with that file type and player. Also looks like there is something in there about play unlicensed material. Funny how my windows machine doesnt have trouble playing a movie (ok, that is the last one).\n\nSee second forum thread below, they talk about that problem as well.
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Try both divX and AVI codec\nI face same problem last time and get fix already\nhttp://www.divx.com/divx/windows/\nhttp://www.download.com/AVI-Codec-Pack/3000-2169_4-10553815.html?tag=lst-0-1
801437
try changing the resolution or encoding to AVI tthen converting it later on.\n\nencoding to MPEG or DivX takes a lot of CPU and it gets messed up if you do it on the fly.
912215
It might be your graphics card driver, so check driverguide.com. It could also be the latest Java hack, I recommend you scan your computer, its that install the latest Windows Media Codec, while some are legitimate some are malicious.
771766
have you reformatted your computer recently. its it is probable that your video drivers are not installed or installed properly. you might have to update your drivers.
738596
try getting a free copy of VLC media player. it will play just about anything there is, or look for the codecs for avi and the type of mpeg you are trying to play on line, download them and put them in the codec foldae in windows media player
377372
If you are attempting to play AVI files, they require codecs.\n\nCodecs are special filters that manage how a video file is played back. There are many of these codecs, and which one you should use is generally dependent on a given file.\n\nYou should try getting the latest Divx codec. That will play back most AVI files.\n\nhttp://www.divx.com\n\nAlso, you should look into the G-Spot appliance. It is a program that will tell you what codec is used; you can then search for the appropriate codec.\n\nhttp://www.headbands.com/gspot/