AVI corrupt

Dom · Jan 14, 2003, 04:00 AM

Wasn't sure where to post this, so I posted it here.

I downloaded a large AVI file (700Mb), and I think it's corrupt. I can watch from my hard drive, but I wanted to convert it to SVCD. When I try (with several apps) it says unsupported format. I suspect it's corrupt. So what I wanted to know is there any program I can use to fix the file corruption?

Thanks - Dom

ToshiroOC · Jan 14, 2003, 04:23 AM

The thing that first came to mind was that the codec being used to decode the avi isn't properly installed with said apps, and you were using a codec-specific app that didn't really need the codec properly installed to run coughdivxcough... if I'm right about the codec, try reinstalling coughdivxcough and see if that fixes things... (reboot too!).... and if the file is corrupted, there really isn't anything at all which you can do about it...

DallasStar · Jan 14, 2003, 04:24 AM

or maybe its just the decoders/encoders you're using. try www.tmpgenc.com

Dom · Jan 14, 2003, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ToshiroOC
The thing that first came to mind was that the codec being used to decode the avi isn't properly installed with said apps, and you were using a codec-specific app that didn't really need the codec properly installed to run coughdivxcough... if I'm right about the codec, try reinstalling coughdivxcough and see if that fixes things... (reboot too!).... and if the file is corrupted, there really isn't anything at all which you can do about it...

Thank you, Tosh! I reinstalled DivX & it works now.

ToshiroOC · Jan 14, 2003, 06:17 AM

Oh, so good! I am just so good

I used to tinker around a LOT with divx and all that stuff, and so I learned a couple of tricks and fixes to some problems along the way, this being one of them. Hope you're enjoying your movie

DriveEuro · Jan 14, 2003, 06:44 AM

Why bother converting it to what......2 cd's per 700mb movie.... Seems pointless to me. Just use S-Video (or composite) to watch it on a TV. How the hell do I watch my 300+ divx movies......like that.

Dom · Jan 14, 2003, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DriveEuro
Why bother converting it to what......2 cd's per 700mb movie.... Seems pointless to me. Just use S-Video (or composite) to watch it on a TV. How the hell do I watch my 300+ divx movies......like that.

It's for a friend, & I'm getting paid.

ToshiroOC · Jan 14, 2003, 06:56 AM

Hey there Dom! If you are getting paid for this... I want a consulting fee

Dom · Jan 14, 2003, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ToshiroOC
Hey there Dom! If you are getting paid for this... I want a consulting fee

LOL.

Jan 14, 2003, 04:00 AM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	AVI corrupt Wasn't sure where to post this, so I posted it here. I downloaded a large AVI file (700Mb), and I think it's corrupt. I can watch from my hard drive, but I wanted to convert it to SVCD. When I try (with several apps) it says unsupported format. I suspect it's corrupt. So what I wanted to know is there any program I can use to fix the file corruption? Thanks - Dom

Jan 14, 2003, 04:23 AM	#2
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	The thing that first came to mind was that the codec being used to decode the avi isn't properly installed with said apps, and you were using a codec-specific app that didn't really need the codec properly installed to run coughdivxcough... if I'm right about the codec, try reinstalling coughdivxcough and see if that fixes things... (reboot too!).... and if the file is corrupted, there really isn't anything at all which you can do about it... __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

Jan 14, 2003, 04:24 AM	#3
DallasStar Junior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wave Existence Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 0	or maybe its just the decoders/encoders you're using. try www.tmpgenc.com __________________ "A picture of my existence... would show a useless wooden stake covered in snow... stuck loosely at a slant in the ground in a ploughed field on the edge of a vast open plain on a dark winter night." --- Franz Kafka

Jan 14, 2003, 06:17 AM	#5
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	Oh, so good! I am just so good I used to tinker around a LOT with divx and all that stuff, and so I learned a couple of tricks and fixes to some problems along the way, this being one of them. Hope you're enjoying your movie __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

Jan 14, 2003, 06:44 AM	#6
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	Why bother converting it to what......2 cd's per 700mb movie.... Seems pointless to me. Just use S-Video (or composite) to watch it on a TV. How the hell do I watch my 300+ divx movies......like that. __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Jan 14, 2003, 06:56 AM	#8
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	Hey there Dom! If you are getting paid for this... I want a consulting fee __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)