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video codec help

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by supafrumpy, Feb 25, 2007.

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  1. supafrumpy

    supafrumpy Member

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    Is there any way to tell what codec a video file (avi) uses? The modding site that I downloaded it from does not mention what format or codec is used. I'm very lost on how to proceed.
     
    #1 supafrumpy, Feb 25, 2007
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    #2 Dionysus, Feb 25, 2007
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    I'm pretty clueless when it comes to AV stuff, but I do know that when I use the VLC Media Player , I've been able to play practically anything without worrying about codecs.
     
    #3 vwiggin, Feb 25, 2007
  4. supafrumpy

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    thanks guys, that will help alot!

    post anything and you will get helpful and if not, entertaining replies.


    greatest bbs ever.
     
    #4 supafrumpy, Feb 25, 2007
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    Download GSPOT codec finder. It tells you what you need to view the movie
     
    #5 BenignDMD, Feb 25, 2007
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    You can also get a bunch of codecs here!
     
    #6 rockHEAD, Feb 25, 2007
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    VLC is the only way to go. Way less codec issues.
     
    #7 dsnow23, Feb 25, 2007
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    Use this, then get what you need. Codec packs can clutter up the computer.
     
    #8 Invisible Fan, Feb 25, 2007
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    so, I look up the file and it was a simple xvid codec, I had xvid already installed but windows media player still didnt play it. I downloaded VLC and it worked fine, still dont understand why WMP didnt play it when I had the codec the whole time.
     
    #9 supafrumpy, Feb 25, 2007
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