codec prob I think

zombie · 04-19-2003, 01:33 PM

hi there

I dont know much if any at all about video formants codecs etc so u understand this line of questions

I have wmp8, Quicktime 6 + updates 30 mions ago anyway

i downloaded a file that was 30mb smurfs.avi

in WMP8 it usually downloads codec for u not this time
i recieve this message ERROR DOWNLOADING CODEC
does this mean thae file is corrupt or do i need codec packs or addons

also how do i install them were etc

The same with quicktime 6 it displays a screen saying
something about cant run file compression not available
along those lines anyway

If any help would be great thanks

LPDad · 04-19-2003, 03:04 PM

Zombie...A word of advice.... Please do not post the same exact questions both here and at www.unitthecows.com. These 2 sites are related and the same people frequent both sites.

You need to decide Which site to post your question on. IF your question is on a computer Technical issue (hardware/software), like your question about software for showing your battery life on your compaq--> post those questions HERE. For questions that have to do with FileSharing, P2P, or Video, like this codec question--which I already answered at UTC--> post those questions at www.unitethecows.com.

If you are unsure you can always ask in one place, then if you don't get a helpful answer THEN post on the other site. Each site is unique and best to handle certain questions.

And another SUGGESTION... It really is a good Idea to be as specific as you can in your subject line. The more specific you are the higher the probablity that you will attract the attention of someone who can help you.
Things like "Codec problem, I think" would be attract more help if you tried something like "Windows Media Player giving a codec error message, need help", and "need a program" does not give very much information at all....Instead try something like "looking for a program that monitors/displays battery life"--something like that.

Just trying to help you out, and get you the answers and help you are looking for.

zombie · 04-21-2003, 04:14 AM

Hi there

Hey LAPD didnt know that you were linked in some way
and i might have forgot i posted that there to

keep the coolness

LPDad · 04-21-2003, 06:08 AM

No Problem...Just trying to help you get the most info for your internet dollar.

Just trying to help.

04-19-2003, 01:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
zombie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: AmoKK Posts: 252	codec prob I think hi there I dont know much if any at all about video formants codecs etc so u understand this line of questions I have wmp8, Quicktime 6 + updates 30 mions ago anyway i downloaded a file that was 30mb smurfs.avi in WMP8 it usually downloads codec for u not this time i recieve this message ERROR DOWNLOADING CODEC does this mean thae file is corrupt or do i need codec packs or addons also how do i install them were etc The same with quicktime 6 it displays a screen saying something about cant run file compression not available along those lines anyway If any help would be great thanks

04-19-2003, 03:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
LPDad Admin & "Fixer" Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,293	Zombie...A word of advice.... Please do not post the same exact questions both here and at www.unitthecows.com. These 2 sites are related and the same people frequent both sites. You need to decide Which site to post your question on. IF your question is on a computer Technical issue (hardware/software), like your question about software for showing your battery life on your compaq--> post those questions HERE. For questions that have to do with FileSharing, P2P, or Video, like this codec question--which I already answered at UTC--> post those questions at www.unitethecows.com. If you are unsure you can always ask in one place, then if you don't get a helpful answer THEN post on the other site. Each site is unique and best to handle certain questions. And another SUGGESTION... It really is a good Idea to be as specific as you can in your subject line. The more specific you are the higher the probablity that you will attract the attention of someone who can help you. Things like "Codec problem, I think" would be attract more help if you tried something like "Windows Media Player giving a codec error message, need help", and "need a program" does not give very much information at all....Instead try something like "looking for a program that monitors/displays battery life"--something like that. Just trying to help you out, and get you the answers and help you are looking for. __________________ We don't need no stink'n TechSupport We ARE TechSupport. *LPDad* Administrator

04-21-2003, 04:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
zombie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: AmoKK Posts: 252	sorry dude Hi there Hey LAPD didnt know that you were linked in some way and i might have forgot i posted that there to keep the coolness

04-21-2003, 06:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
LPDad Admin & "Fixer" Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,293	No Problem...Just trying to help you get the most info for your internet dollar. Just trying to help. __________________ We don't need no stink'n TechSupport We ARE TechSupport. *LPDad* Administrator

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