Ffdshow problem: Is it possible to choose the decoding codec?

[ohhowhappy]

I just had trouble viewing the results of an AutoGK xvid encode because, for some reason, ffdshow produced green output. I finally removed it, and the next codec used, the Intervideo decoder, allowed ok rendering. This seems strange, however. Is there no way I can set xvid as the decoder for xvid encodes? It's as though I would have to remove all the other contenders for Xvid to be selected.

Thank you for your help.

[jggimi]

Start ... (All) Programs ... ffdshow ... Configuration
Select Codecs in left most window (top line)
Select a codec.
Select either libvacodec to have ffdshow decode that format, or select disabled to have Windows select the codec by FourCC code.

[MysticE]

You might also try this free app, MMCompView, very handy.

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/mmview.html

[yaz]

@ohhowhappy
it sounds as if your xvid decoder weren't installed properly. i use to get such misery when it happens. try to reinstall (uninstall&install) it and see what happens.
the bests
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[ohhowhappy]

Sorry for the absence. Uninstalling and reinstalling did it. Thanks for your help.