Hi tech heads,

I have downloaded a Rar file and when i extract it using WINRar i can only get audio and no video.

Any suggestions on what to do?

I have tried opening it directly through media player and Winamp but to no avail.

All suggestions would be greatfully accepted.

Cheers.

CB.

Hi, I'm no expert.. but it may be that you don't have the correct codecs.. either that or the original file was corrupted.

totster

What was the extension after extraction, .avi .mpg ...?

Probably missing codec (possibly divx or xvid codec which are common). You can try VLC player (VideoLan) and see if it will play or download codec packs which have a large set of codecs in them. Google can find them.

Hi there Tywais it's an .avi file

Also a good tool is Video Inspector, you can get it here... http://www.kcsoftwares.com/index.php?download

It's freeware, just paste the movie file into it then it tells you what

codec is missing (if any) and where to download.

Hi there Tywais it's an .avi file

It's pretty common to encode .avi files with either divx or xvid encoders, so should try to download them (codec pack). Try this one (also free): http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Codec_Pack_All_in_1.htm

Also a good tool is Video Inspector, you can get it here... http://www.kcsoftwares.com/index.php?download

It's freeware, just paste the movie file into it then it tells you what

codec is missing (if any) and where to download.

Cheers for that, im going to try that now, I will let you know what happens.

Cheers.

CB.

Hi there Tywais it's an .avi file

It's pretty common to encode .avi files with either divx or xvid encoders, so should try to download them (codec pack). Try this one (also free): http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Codec_Pack_All_in_1.htm

Hi tywais, im on the download screen now but wondering where i should save it to.

I realy am a computer novice.

Cheers for your help on this.

It's pretty common to encode .avi files with either divx or xvid encoders, so should try to download them (codec pack). Try this one (also free): http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Codec_Pack_All_in_1.htm

Hi tywais,

I was using an older version of Codec Pack All In 1 as well. This nasty thing had no uninstall so

to get rid of it I had to remove the codecs manually. Major headache

On top, the website was only in Chech ... never again!

Are you using the latest version? Just wondering if they improved it...

cheers,

crockett

Hi tywais, im on the download screen now but wondering where i should save it to.

Any directory will do, just remember where it was saved. I have a directory I created called "Temp" for things like this, or you can make one called 'Download'. After it downloads just double click on the file and it will begin the installation process.

Hi tywais,

I was using an older version of Codec Pack All In 1 as well. This nasty thing had no uninstall so

to get rid of it I had to remove the codecs manually. Major headache

On top, the website was only in Chech ... never again!

Are you using the latest version? Just wondering if they improved it...

Actually I use K-Lite codec pack but it is HUGH and may be difficult for a computer novice to weed through which codecs to install, why I pointed to that one. If you think it is problematic then perhaps the K-Lite would be better (it does work). http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm

".rar" IMO a zip-file witch you can open with Stuffit Expander (at least on my mac).

Hi there Tywais it's an .avi file

It's pretty common to encode .avi files with either divx or xvid encoders, so should try to download them (codec pack). Try this one (also free): http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Codec_Pack_All_in_1.htm

SUCCESS

That has worked tywais, Thank you very much.

I am very greatfull to you all for your suggestions and help.

Regards.

CB.

SUCCESS

That has worked tywais, Thank you very much.

Glad it worked out. Guess now breaking out the popcorn and beer?

Actually I use K-Lite codec pack but it is HUGH and may be difficult for a computer novice to weed through which codecs to install, why I pointed to that one. If you think it is problematic then perhaps the K-Lite would be better (it does work). http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm

Yes, I think K-Lite is much better choice. You also might try this one:

http://www.xpcodecpack.com/

cheers,

crockett

Glad it worked out. Guess now breaking out the popcorn and beer?

Just some Rice and Water i'm affraid