I'm having converter trouble

[RandomP]

I've tried to convert a .FLV file into an .MP3 file, however the converted I'm using crashes... after several attempts I decide to try a different converter program, ONLY TO HAVE THAT ONE CRASH AS WELL!!!! So clearly the error isn't on the converted but is within my systems, my question is where and how to fix this?

What I've tried:
1: Re-installing.
2: Three different Converters.

P.S. If this is in the wrong location please inform me of this and tell me where it should be so I can close this topic and re-open it in the correct location.

 

[LNCPapa]

It is also possible that the two applications you've used are actually using the same tool or binary to do some portion of the transcode - and so you're running into the same exact problem twice. What are the two applications you are trying to convert with?

 

[RandomP]

Currently I've tried Realplayer Converter (my usual) and PCHand Video Converter (the new one) as well as Altysoft Video converter (another new one I've never handled before) and all crash exactly 35 seconds after opening (took 26 attempts before I timed it) I have no idea what the exact error is as I never get ANY information why the program crashes, all I know is that all three of these have the issue so I know it's a failure in my systems somewhere.

 

[LNCPapa]

Have you tried just extracting the audio stream with VLC? It's not too hard to do - instructions are here - http://forum.videolan.org/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=99136

VLC also has self contained codecs so you shouldn't have to worry about any problems on that end.

 

[RandomP]

Thank you LNCPapa, it took a lot of doing but you've helped me convert the files I wished too.

 

[RandomP]

*Blasted forced double post, I'm only posting this new issue here because it's an extension of converter trouble

OK so LNCPapa's solution was half successful, however now the issue is the file type of the converted file. My MP3 cannot play .PS files, now the VLC says it can change the files to .MP3 but when I fallow the instructions it becomes unplayable, I click play on my comp and nothing plays, the MP3 player says it's "corrupted data."

 

[c3h899]

1. Ensure you have the dependencies installed, usually: Visual C+ Runtime Libraries 2008, MS Dot Net 2.0, 3.5, 4.0
2. Ensure you have the needed codecs, VLC Should use their own, http://www.codecguide.com/download_kl.htm or http://www.cccp-project.net/
3. Try this http://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/

 

[RandomP]

Ok having run threw my systems I can confirm that I have Visual C+ Runtime Libraries, I have all needed codecs, and Freemake crashes as well... I'm considering just bringing this in and having it re-formatted for the amount of grief it's caused me.

 

[c3h899]

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30135
Try that. It would seem you have a .Net Problem (Freemake is a .Net Application)

[Else]
GoTo "Add Remove Programs"

Uninstall, ".NET Framework 4"

GoTo "Turn Windows features on or off"
Uninstall "Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1"

Restart !Very Important you do not skip this stip!

Reinstall .Net 4 and Enable .Net 3.5

 

[RandomP]

I tried both options c3h899 but to no avail.

 

[c3h899]

Are you sure your hardware is good? Does you machine only crash when running conversion programs?

Prime95 will stress your processor if you want to explore the possibility: http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=205
Memtest86 will stess your RAM if you want to explore that possibility: http://www.memtest86.com/

 

[LNCPapa]

Try to link to the source c3h - Prime95's home is actually here: http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft/

 

[RandomP]

I think it's a glitch in my core systems, I've tried to use an online converter and it crashes as well... unless someone can explain this one too me I'm convinced that I need to re-format this thing.