Xvid file won't play on VLC Media Player 0.8.6d

[Jeenyus]

Hi VideoLan,

I've just downloaded your VLC Media Player (version 0.8.6d) and have tried to use it to play an Xvid file, but it doesn't seem to play it. I've tried a few things, but nothing seems to work. I used the VLC Media Player Wizard, which talks about codec and has a drop down list with DivX1 through to DivX3, etc, but does not have Xvid in the list, even though your player states that it plays Xvid. Also my Xvid file ends in .avi, is this normal? Anyway I'm really hoping you can help me with this problem. I look forward to your reply.

Thanks kindly,
Alicia

[Jean-Baptiste Kempf]

Are you trying to transcode?

[Jeenyus]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. I'm not sure what you mean by transcode, but I'm just looking at viewing the file. I downloaded the Xvid file from Soul Seek, the file name is The.Golden.Compass.DVDRiP.English.XViD.XMS-Release.avi and I've tried to play it on the VLC Media Player, but it doesnt seem to work?? I'm not sure if I have to do something fancy with the Media Player to get it to work. Could you possibly help? I look forward to your reply.

Thanks kindly,
Alicia

[Jean-Baptiste Kempf]

Just do simple open and double click on the file.

[Jeenyus]

Thanks for your reply. I did try just opening the file, but it still won't play. All that happens is the bar starts moving along to indicate that something is playing, but the time clock doesnt leave 0.00 and there is no window that opens up to view anything either. I'm sorry about this, but if you could help with any ideas as to what could be wrong it would be really appreciated.

Thanks kindly,
Alicia

[Jean-Baptiste Kempf]

What is the codec inside?

[Jeenyus]

Codec - Its an Xvid file. Ive also downloaded the Xvid codec software 'XviD codec v1.1.3 for Windows' from the Xvid Movies Website (http://www.xvidmovies.com/codec/) which is supposed to help you play Xvid movies on your computer and possibly allow you to play it on other Media Player Software?? but Ive tried playing it on Nero/Quicktime and it says it cant read the file. I think the best bet is getting your VLC Media Player to work, but it doesnt seem to want to play it either. I have also thought that there could just be something wrong with the file and thats why it wont play. But I dont want to give up before trying everything possible.