How do I change the format?

Question

I have received a movie in file format .avi and my windows vista windows media player wont play this even though it is in the list of approved file formats. The file says there is a codec or something stopping the playing of the movie- if I receive it in .avi, what other format should I change it to and how? Thanks!

Answer 1

google klite codec pack  and install it

This is a normal requirement for vista basic.

It want hurt to do it on your system.

Answer 2

use codec to play

k-lite codec pack

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_li...

can play all type video file

Answer 3

I think you should try and install a codec suite to avoid any codec problems, a free and reliable codec pack can be downloaded from klite website

Answer 4

It is probably using the DIVX codec. Google the DIVX codec and download it, it should work.

Answer 5

Try This it is very easy..............

http://applian.com/flvplayer/download_fl...

DownLoad the player,install,and play

Answer 6

Try to play it using "VLC" program

If you want to convert .avi into another extension. You can use programs like, Microsoft windows movie maker or Adobe premiere pro..  

Answer 7

Hmmmmm.. not quite sure but good luck