Can't insert mpeg or avi files into PowerPoint 2000

[Stephen Chow]

Dear all,

When I insert mpeg or avi files, the error message comes
out "PowerPoint Found an Error It Can't Correct. You
should save presentations, quit, and then restart
PowerPoint."

Previously I can do that.
Now I can only insert wmv or asf movie files.

Also I can't open files that contain mpeg or avi files.

I have already add the following into SYSTEM.INI
[mci]
AVIVideo=mciavi.drv
MPEGVideo=mciqtz.drv
--------------------------------
I have also add the following into WIN.INI
[mci extensions]
avi=AVIVideo
qt=MPEGVideo
mov=MPEGVideo
dat=MPEGVideo
mpg=MPEGVideo
mpa=MPEGVideo
mpv=MPEGVideo
enc=MPEGVideo
m1v=MPEGVideo
mp2=MPEGVideo
mpe=MPEGVideo
mpeg=MPEGVideo
mpm=MPEGVideo
au=MPEGVideo
snd=MPEGVideo
aif=MPEGVideo
aiff=MPEGVideo
aifc=MPEGVideo

Pls help me!
Many Thanks

 

[Echo S]

Sounds as if you probably read the multimedia tutorial at
http://www.soniacoleman.com/Tutorials/PowerPoint/multimedia.htm, then?

Note that if you're using Windows XP, NT, or 2000, you need to tweak
your settings in the Registry, not in the INI files (those are for
Win95, 98 and ME).

Also, check the codecs in the MPEGs and AVIs -- are they the standard
ones listed in that multimedia tutorial, or are they nonstandard?

 

[Guest]

Dear Echo
Thanks for your reply
I am using W2K with SP3. I am play the mpeg or avi in the Windows Media Player. They are standard mpeg or avi

Will look at the link you provide & let you know later

Many Thank
Stephen