avi files won't play for me

[Canna W]

I am very ignorant I'm afraid, but would really appreciate some basic help!

I have quicktime player, windows media player, itunes, also winamp, Nero
Start Smart, and X Pack Mini DVD Player.

A friend has sent me 2 avi files - but after major efforts, I am still
unable to play them. Quicktime looks willing - the sound is up and the
progression icon is moving, but the screen is black, and there is no sound.

Any advice would be welcome.

Canna

[John Inzer]

Canna W wrote:
> I am very ignorant I'm afraid, but would really
> appreciate some basic help!
>
> I have quicktime player, windows media player, itunes,
> also winamp, Nero Start Smart, and X Pack Mini DVD Player.
>
> A friend has sent me 2 avi files - but after major
> efforts, I am still unable to play them. Quicktime
> looks willing - the sound is up and the progression icon
> is moving, but the screen is black, and there is no
> sound.
>
> Any advice would be welcome.
>
> Canna
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I don't know if the info at following link will
solve your issue with .avi files but it may
be worth a look:

http://msmvps.com/blogs/chrisl/articles/11318.aspx

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[Jerry]

Free DivX player will do it www.divx.com

"Canna W" > wrote in message
...
>I am very ignorant I'm afraid, but would really appreciate some basic help!
>
> I have quicktime player, windows media player, itunes, also winamp, Nero
> Start Smart, and X Pack Mini DVD Player.
>
> A friend has sent me 2 avi files - but after major efforts, I am still
> unable to play them. Quicktime looks willing - the sound is up and the
> progression icon is moving, but the screen is black, and there is no
> sound.
>
> Any advice would be welcome.
>
> Canna
>
>

[Canna W]

Many thanks John Inzer and Jerry,

John, I have bookmarked the page you recommended for future use - it looks
very helpful.

Jerry, I downloaded the prog you recommended. It is only free for 15 days,
but given the rare usuage I will make of it this is fine.

I have now watched the videos sent to me. Thank you both very much!

Canna

[John Inzer]

Canna W wrote:
> Many thanks John Inzer and Jerry,
>
> John, I have bookmarked the page you recommended for
> future use - it looks very helpful.
>
> Jerry, I downloaded the prog you recommended. It is
> only free for 15 days, but given the rare usuage I will
> make of it this is fine.
>
> I have now watched the videos sent to me. Thank you
> both very much!
>
> Canna
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You're welcome.

Thanks for the update.

--

John Inzer
MS Picture It! MVP

Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://tinyurl.com/aczzp

Making Good Newsgroup Posts
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm