video file won't play video or sound

[zanee]

hello

i spent ages downloading a video file and when i play it there is no video or sound - just a black screen. Do i need a special decoder or something? the video file name is T3DVDrip2of2.avi


cheers

Simon

 

[Ecniv]

Yes, chances are you need a DivX Codec. try downloading the Divx Playa at http://www.divx.com

 

[AreaOneZero]

Dont know if the Divx Player will install extra codecs or just decompresses through the player , but it'd be better to download just the codecs.And when installed , just open up your file with Windows Media Player and there you go.

BTW , what is a video codec question doing in " General Gaming " ? .. oh well

 

[Shakie]

Becareful too, DivX Pro will install Gator with out your knowledge or consent.

You have to have a valid key to make it work without Gator too.

 

[Shakie]

Rgr that.