error in playing avi

[unplug]

The error below shown when I try to open an avi file.
Couldn't locate decompressor for format 'XVID' (unknown)
VirtualDub requires a Video for windows (VFW) compatiable codec to decompress video. DirectShow codecs, such as those used by Windows Media Player, are not suitable.
What does the error mean?

[Wilbert]

It mean that you need to install XviD (codec to decompress that video). See XviD FAQ Q5 (get Koepi's binaries).

[unplug]

I got and installed the codec. However, it showed "No audio decompressor could be found to decompress the source audio format. (source format tag: 2000) when I try to play the avi. What audio decompressor do I need?

[Wilbert]

I think it is AC3, so search for AC3filter and install it.

Btw, i you can try GSpot to find what kind of video and audio your clip has.

[unplug]

For audio, GSpot shows Codec name: ac3 (0x2000) and its stat is 3 compatible codecs installed. But I can't play it with the previous error.

[HubertFrank]

I got and installed the codec. However, it showed "No audio decompressor could be found to decompress the source audio format. (source format tag: 2000) when I try to play the avi. What audio decompressor do I need?

I get the same error message as unplug when I try to paly a XviD .avi in virtualdub. I also checked it with Gspot and it tells me that I have 4 compatible codecs installed, see below.

Does the arrow infront of pinnacle indicate that this is the default one to use and can that be a problem???

Thank you in advance

From Gspot
" Audio Format:
Code: 0x2000
Name: WAVE_FORMAT_AC3
Vendor: Dolby Laboratories, Inc

The following codecs all claim to be capable of processing this format:

{Pinnacle AC3 Encoder (2 Channels)}
{AC3Filter}
--> {Pinnacle AC3 Decoder}
{Pinnacle Audio Codec}

To get more information by having GSpot instruct the O/S to "play" the file and then examine the results, press the button labeled "Render"."

[celtic_druid]

You need to install fccHandler's AC3 ACM codec since VDub decodes audio via ACM and not dshow.

[HubertFrank]

It works

Many thanks

Hub