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WinDVD, PowerDVD and windows XP

Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by TonyH, Jul 14, 2002.

  1. TonyH Newcomer, in training Posts: 17

    I can't get windvd and powerdvd to work with avi files in win xp.
    No problem in win 98 SE. Any one else have this problem?
    TonyH, Jul 14, 2002
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  2. StormBringer Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,871

    I use Power DVD 4.0 and have no problems. I had problems with version 3.0, but there is a patch that fixes it, or you will need 4.0 which is recommended for XP.

    What is it exactly that is happening? an error? or they just won't play or what?
    StormBringer, Jul 15, 2002
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  3. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,950   +120

    First thing that comes to my mind is codecs - have you tried reinstalling your video codecs? I would suggest reinstalling the newest Nimo Codec Pack and giving it another try. Works great for me.

    Nimo Codec Pack

    LNCPapa
    LNCPapa, Jul 15, 2002
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  4. TonyH Newcomer, in training Posts: 17

    What happens is that I get sound but no picture. The codecs are installed I think because the files play fine with windows media player
    TonyH, Jul 15, 2002
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  5. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT Posts: 4,745

    Which powerDVD are you using? I would suggest upgrading to 4.0 because that is designed for XP.

    Give that a try, and get back to us.
    poertner_1274, Jul 16, 2002
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  6. TonyH Newcomer, in training Posts: 17

    I've got both powerdvd 4.0 and windvd 4.0.
    The same problem happens with both. Its not really a big deal, only avi files don't work, I can play those with media player, but if there is a solution let me know.
    TonyH, Jul 16, 2002
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  7. Tarkus TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 835

    You can play .avi files with PowerDVD ??? Never heard that. Never tried that. Hmm just tried it. It works for me in Win2k. I'll try it on my daughters XP machine....The only .avi on her system is clock.avi and it worked OK too. Well you learn something every day. To tell you the truth AVIs look better in Media Player anyway. Sorry I have no solutions for you.
    Tarkus, Jul 20, 2002
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