Opening up an .avi file?

flaze61 · #1 (**permalink**) February 26th, 2006

Hi, I just downloaded an anime (.avi file) and I'm trying to open it up with winamp but there is no picture and all I could hear is sound. Do I need to download something to open it or is it just a bad file?

Suggestions Appreciated

Only A Hobo · #2 (**permalink**) February 26th, 2006

Try using VLC .. you can download this player this from http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

You may have a faulty file, or you do not have the neccessary codecs in your winamp. VLC has codecs built in .. so if that doesn't work then it's fairly likely the file is faulty.

I hope this helps

flaze61 · #3 (**permalink**) February 28th, 2006

Is there any way to get the necessary codecs for winamp? because on its site, it says winamp can play .avi files.

Only A Hobo · #4 (**permalink**) February 28th, 2006

This thread should tell you what you need.

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=40665

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