help with avi file...

[mould]

Hi,

Not sure if this is the right place to ask at all, but I'll try my luck or
you can direct me to somewhere else, thanks.

I *coughs* downloaded *coughs* an DvD-RIP AVI file from my friend. After I
finished downloading, I watched it, but its "jumping", just like the way it
would when you view a tape with mould - but there's no black and white lines
this time, just plan "jumping". I thought it was because somewhere during
resume the compressed code mixed up, so I decided to download the full zip
file from the server straight. It was a one-time connection and I got it,
unzipped it and the problem is the same. I even went to put the files on
different drives and try. All other mpgs, avis are working perfectly with
WMP at the time I viewed the "jumping" file. I tried watching with
RealPlayer too,
but I get the same results.

I have DX 9.0a, WMP 9.00.00.3008, DivX Video 5.0.5 Free(without adware)
installed on a WinXPSP1 with possibly all the latest critical patches. Not
sure if there's anything else that matters, I will be happy to answer any
other questions.

And yes I watched the show in the theatre already, just wanna watch it again
and the VCD won't be out so soon.

Thanks in advance!

mould

 

[Will Denny]

All depends where it was 'ripped' from originally - find that out and you might have a solution to your problem.

Will

 

[mould]

But initially when my friend sent me the file, he could view it. Does that
mean the file is valid?

mould

All depends where it was 'ripped' from originally - find that out and you
might have a solution to your problem.

Will

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

There are many ways in which a file can become corrupted. If, as you say, your friend could view the file, then it could have been corrupted in the transfer to you. Large files - 400Mb+ - are susceptible to corruption during any transfer. Have you downloaded all the up to date codecs?

Will

 

[Maureen Goldman]

I *coughs* downloaded *coughs* an DvD-RIP AVI file from my friend. After I
finished downloading, I watched it, but its "jumping", just like the way it
would when you view a tape with mould - but there's no black and white lines
this time, just plan "jumping". I thought it was because somewhere during
resume the compressed code mixed up, so I decided to download the full zip
file from the server straight. It was a one-time connection and I got it,
unzipped it and the problem is the same. I even went to put the files on
different drives and try. All other mpgs, avis are working perfectly with
WMP at the time I viewed the "jumping" file. I tried watching with
RealPlayer too,
but I get the same results.

There's a freeware utility called "GSpot" which analyzes the file and
identifies the codecs required, and tells you if you have them.
Couldn't tell you where I downloaded it, but I know it's widely
available.

 

[Will Denny]

Another female trying to find her GSpot...

Will

There's a freeware utility called "GSpot" which analyzes the file and
identifies the codecs required, and tells you if you have them.
Couldn't tell you where I downloaded it, but I know it's widely
available.