Lost Summary tab on .AVI properties

Serendipity · Jun 19, 2004, 03:13 PM

I hope someone can point me in the right direction. If I right click any .AVI files, select properties and click the summary tab it simply shows “Summary properties are unavailable for the selected source(s)” instead of the usual details about resolution, bit rate, codec etc…. (in the advanced view that is)

The tab works fine for all other file types (jpg, mpeg, wmv, etc…) but with AVI I get nothing.

I know the information is still embedded in the file because if I connect from another XP machine on my LAN to exactly the same file on this PC I can see the Summary details with no problem.

Obviously I’ve changed something that’s screwing it up, but Google and M$ searches provide no answers. Has anyone ever seen this before? Cheers.

MindlessOath · Jun 20, 2004, 01:29 AM

use this. http://avicodec.duby.info/

mkk · Jun 21, 2004, 01:25 AM

The loss of the summary comes after using a registry fix for the issue with unfinished or damaged AVI files to become difficult to delete or move. That issue comes from the WinXP interface trying hard to find info in a file structure that isn't quite what it expects.

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Originally posted by MindlessOath
use this. http://avicodec.duby.info/

That one looks really nice.

Serendipity · Jun 21, 2004, 01:07 PM

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Originally posted by mkk
The loss of the summary comes after using a registry fix for the issue with unfinished or damaged AVI files to become difficult to delete or move. That issue comes from the WinXP interface trying hard to find info in a file structure that isn't quite what it expects.

Very interesting. I’ll check this out. It’s actually a brand new clean install and other than installing programs and applying the latest hotfixes etc I haven’t really fiddled with much. Thanks for that.

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Originally posted by MindlessOath
use this. http://avicodec.duby.info/

Thanks for that too. Nice little tool that gives me the info I was after.

I still hope to find a cure for XP's malady though.

MindlessOath · Jun 21, 2004, 04:09 PM

well, i often stayed away from XP doing that kind of stuff. it doesnt give good enough info, like the above application. it can also be used by right clicking a file and clicking check with avicodec. so its simple as well.

Jun 19, 2004, 03:13 PM	#1
Serendipity DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	Lost Summary tab on .AVI properties I hope someone can point me in the right direction. If I right click any .AVI files, select properties and click the summary tab it simply shows “Summary properties are unavailable for the selected source(s)” instead of the usual details about resolution, bit rate, codec etc…. (in the advanced view that is) The tab works fine for all other file types (jpg, mpeg, wmv, etc…) but with AVI I get nothing. I know the information is still embedded in the file because if I connect from another XP machine on my LAN to exactly the same file on this PC I can see the Summary details with no problem. Obviously I’ve changed something that’s screwing it up, but Google and M$ searches provide no answers. Has anyone ever seen this before? Cheers.

Jun 20, 2004, 01:29 AM	#2
MindlessOath DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,121 Rep Power: 0	use this. http://avicodec.duby.info/ __________________ ATI Radeon X800XT PE <---- LOOK UPDATED!! AMD Athlon 2Ghz, nforce2, 512mb ddr3500 LINKS U SHOULD KNOW!!!! DriverCleaner - use every time u install new drivers! ATI driver feedback - to report driver problems Tacticalcenter - my Gaming website and forums ATI 3rd party Optimized Driver Compairison

Jun 21, 2004, 04:09 PM	#5
MindlessOath DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,121 Rep Power: 0	well, i often stayed away from XP doing that kind of stuff. it doesnt give good enough info, like the above application. it can also be used by right clicking a file and clicking check with avicodec. so its simple as well. __________________ ATI Radeon X800XT PE <---- LOOK UPDATED!! AMD Athlon 2Ghz, nforce2, 512mb ddr3500 LINKS U SHOULD KNOW!!!! DriverCleaner - use every time u install new drivers! ATI driver feedback - to report driver problems Tacticalcenter - my Gaming website and forums ATI 3rd party Optimized Driver Compairison