Xmpeg not generating output file

[Licourtrix]

After following the instructions for Doom9 for coverting a DVD using XMpeg, i received an error right after i ran the Start Conversion command which stated "An error ocurred when trying to generate the file. Check that you're not using the output file or the program is setup correctly."

I made as sure as i could that i followed the guide correctly, and was using a fresh install of Xmpeg 4.2a, DivX Codec 4.11, and Fhg Radium MP3 codec (and a fresh install of windows XP). I tried this before with a new install of ME and had the same problem. Any ideas or suggestions on what might be wrong?

[Znarf]

It's a big problem
Hi,

There is some bugs with XMpeg and Mp3 codec. (read other threads).
When you start the conversion, XMpeg say he can't write the file.

There is a lot of solutions, but it change with your system.

Me, I use XMpeg to compress the video stream with PCM (uncompressed) sound. When it's finished, I use VirtuaDub with direct stream copy for the video, and Mp3 compression for audio. (refer to the thread named "Question for the Xmpeg Gurus", and the answer of Freezer)

I think it's a good solution, because it doesn't take a long time to compress the audio stream, and you can use Xmpeg which is a good software (with big bug ;) )

Good luck and write again if there is something else wrong.

[wouterkcs]

You need to set the priority of the audio codex to 2 or 3.

START-> CONTROL PANEL-> SOUNDS/MULTIMEDIA -> HARDWARE -> Audio Codex -> PROPERTIES -> Fraunhofer IIS MPEG Layer-3 Codec -> double click to set priorities -> change priority to 2!

Another fix is to create a dummy DIVX.LOG file where it suppose to be. I tried that, but it didn't work.

Let me know if that works for you.!

PS: You may want to install the more advanced Audio Codex using the ra_codec12 (professional) for higher Mhz options in place of the advnaced version. Make sure you change the priority fgor that to 2 as well!