garetheves Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Got the latest DIVX codecs but for some reason films just arent playing on my computer recently. I just get a green screen. Also happened with that 3d image of an engine the other day. Had to watch it at work. Anyone has any ideas what it could be? Have tried with different players but no change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Did you uninstall the old codecs ? You might have corrupted one when installing the new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 Did you uninstall the old codecs ? You might have corrupted one when installing the new ones. Thought that but thing is they have been installed for ages and then it happens suddenly. Have tried installing since thats how i know ive got the latest. Will uninstal now and try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 ive got the same thing, not something to do with the windows updates is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 i just downloaded a codec pack, got everything in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Try http://www.videohelp.com, it's got a lot of useful info and some very knowledgable dudes also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 slightly off topic but I've been trying to get a copy of the first episode of Garth Marenghi's Darkplace.... every time it goes off to find the codec, fails and then I just get the sound track.... I've got all the new codecs I'm fairly sure.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 Nope still cant get it working. Have tried uninstalling all codecs, rebooting and then reinstalling K-Lite codec pack and ffdshow and it still happens. Any more ideas. Ive signed up and posted on that forum Ralphman so awaiting a reply from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aido Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Maybe try using the VLC player if you're not already, you can get it from http://www.videolan.org - you want the VLC client - it has the majority of codecs built in you see so negates the need for codec packs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris_gog Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Try 3ivx http://www.3ivx.com it's the best codec I have ever used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 There's a program called GSpot that will tell you what CoDec you need to play any given video or audio clip and whether you have a suitable CoDec installed. Google for GSpot + CoDec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 Maybe try using the VLC player if you're not already, you can get it from http://www.videolan.org - you want the VLC client - it has the majority of codecs built in you see so negates the need for codec packs! Tried VLC, still doesnt work Try 3ivx http://www.3ivx.com it's the best codec I have ever used Also tried 3ivx and it doesnt work There's a program called GSpot that will tell you what CoDec you need to play any given video or audio clip and whether you have a suitable CoDec installed. Google for GSpot + CoDec You really want me to Google "Gspot", think of the hits ill get . Ah well ill give it a go. Managed to burn the DVDs onto a DVD and they work fine on my player so not a major prob now but its bugging me that i cant get that screen saver of the 3d engine as it happens with that also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 GSpot is great.. If you're scared of the Google, get it from the Video Help site.. That way you'll not get a screen full of Very Happy Women.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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