How do I get the Xvid Codec to work?

rockchic_xx · 09-15-2009, 04:08 AM

Some of my AVI's wouldn't work on movie maker (see my other questions) and I have been told i need the Xvid codec. I installed Xvid but I don't know what to do now?
I've downloaded a couple of them, but I just want to get my videos to work. Shall I do something with it now?

ComStar Computers · 09-15-2009, 04:23 AM

Ok first thing, after installing your codec, it's often best to reboot the system to allow for the codecs to completely register.

Next, try installing the KLite Media Codec Pack and DivX, These are freee codec packs that support just about every known video encoding out there. You can never have too many codecs.

No doubt you will hear people say GET THE VLC PLAYER. While the VLC Player is a very good player, it too is codec dependent and does NOT contain any major codecs. Obtaining KLITE or DivX will give you the needed codecs and register them so all players and video software may use the footage.
CODEC = Short for Code Decode, codecs are much like an interpreter that translates the video and audio interlace source tracks so that Windows can understand them. Codecs are used during the time of video creation and the same of compatible codec is required for playback on other machines.