Hopeless AVI problem

[Nathan323]

Howdy all,

I have a both a 350mb & 700mB AVI (different downloads of the same TV show) that play out of sync. They seem to jump around, so if i play from anywhere in the movie it will sometimes be right, then video will fall behind soon after. I have ran the AVI's through GSpot, it says i have 4 compatible codecs. It says "File length correct", also The DirectShow Render says the Video Src Type is "4cc: XVID" & audio on one is "MPEGLAYER3 (MP3) (0x0055)", & on the other "AC3 (0x2000)".
I have ran Sherlock, & found the following codecs to be installed:
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System Information
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Operating System = Microsoft (R) Windows XP Professional (5.01.2600)
CPU Descriptor =
CPU Clock Speed = 999 Mhz.
Total Memory = 503 Mb.
DirectX Version = 9.0c
WMI Version = 2600.0000
ACM Version = 5.00.0

Video Codecs
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AVI Decompressor
AVI Draw
Cinepak Codec by Radius
DivX MPEG-4 Fast-Motion
DivX MPEG-4 Low-Motion
DivX Codec 4.12
DivX Decoder Filter
DivX Decoder Filter
DivX MPEG-4 DVD Video Decompressor
DivX Subtitle Decoder
DivX4Decoder Filter
DivX® 6.0 Codec
DivX® 6.0 YV12 Codec
DV Splitter
DV Video Decoder
DV Video Encoder
Huffyuv v2.1.1
Indeo® video 4.4 Decompression Filter
Indeo® video 5.10
Indeo® video 5.10 Compression Filter
Indeo® video 5.10 Decompression Filter
Intel 4:2:0 Video V2.50
Intel Indeo(R) Video R3.2
Intel Indeo® Video 4.5
Intel IYUV codec
Ligos MPEG Splitter
Ligos MPEG Splitter
Ligos MPEG Video Decoder
MainConcept MPEG Video Decoder
Microcrap MPEG-4 Video Decompressor
Microsoft H.261 Video Codec
Microsoft H.263 Video Codec
Microsoft RLE
Microsoft Screen Video Decompressor
Microsoft Video 1
MJPEG Compressor
MJPEG Decompressor
MPEG Video Decoder
Mpeg4 Decoder DMO
Mpeg43 Decoder DMO
Mpeg4s Decoder DMO
MS MPEG-4 3688 V1
MS MPEG-4 3688 V2
MS MPEG-4 3688 V3
MSScreen 9 encoder DMO
Nero Digital Video Encoder
Nero DVD Decoder
Nero Video Decoder
QT Decompressor
VBI Surface Allocator
VFAPI Reader Codec 1.03
Video Port Manager
Windows Media Video Decoder
Windows Media Video Decoder
WMV Screen decoder DMO
WMVideo Advanced Decoder DMO
WMVideo Advanced Encoder DMO
WMVideo Decoder DMO
WMVideo9 Encoder DMO

Audio Codecs
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AC-3 ACM Decompressor
AC3 from AVI XForm
AC3Filter
ACELP.net
ACELP.net Sipro Lab Audio Decoder
ACM Wrapper
CCITT A-Law
CCITT u-Law
CyberLink Audio Decoder
DSP Group TrueSpeech(TM)
GSM 6.10
IAC2
IMA ADPCM
InterVideo Audio Decoder
kX Wave SB0060 5.1 [dc00] 0/1
MainConcept MPEG Audio Decoder
Microsoft ADPCM
Microsoft G.723.1
Modem #4 Line Record
MPEG Audio Decoder
MPEG Layer-3
MPEG Layer-3 Decoder
Nero Audio Encoder
Nero Digital Audio Decoder
Ogg Vorbis (mode1)
Ogg Vorbis (mode1+)
Ogg Vorbis (mode2)
Ogg Vorbis (mode2+)
Ogg Vorbis (mode3)
Ogg Vorbis (mode3+)
PCM
TFM Audio Filter
Vorbis Decoder
Vorbis Encoder
Windows Media Audio Decoder
Windows Media Audio V1
Windows Media Audio V2
WM Speech Encoder DMO
WMAPro over S/PDIF DMO
WMAudio Decoder DMO
WMAudio Encoder DMO
WMSpeech Decoder DMO

Broken Codecs
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[No codecs were found broken.]
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I just noticed that there is no XVid listed as a video codec? I have installed "XviD-1.0.3-20122004" & its listed in my Program Files folder; do I have to do something to 'activate' this codec?
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In WMP 10 the video shows as two seperate videos next to each other, unwatchable. In DivX Player, I get the audio falling behind.

Is it a matter of forcing DivX Player to use a certain codec? Do I have too many installed & should uninstall some (will this make a difference?)?
Even though GSpot said it was a good file, could it be faulty?
I can supply any other info from GSpot (or any other utility) if needed..

I really appreciate any help, I hate to chuck out a gig's worth of downloads if its just a matter of software, etc..

Thanks, Nathan

[Nathan323]

Update

UPDATE:

I have just noticed in GSpot (after reading http://www.xvidmovies.com/faq/) that the Video Path reads:
(S) --> AVI Splitter --> DivX Decoder Filter --> Subtitle Mixer --> (R)

, suggesting that the codec being used is Subtitle Mixer? I know that when I play the AVI in WMP & choose File>Properties it says the codec being used is indeed Subtitle Mixer, but as I said the performance is much better in DivX Player (not sure what codec is being used here..)

Man I'm getting so confused

[tigerman8u]

possibility a codec conflict. try VLC (videolan, free). it uses it's own codecs and plays most any format

[LT. Columbo]

or mpc, with nothing else running the audio video is out of synch with mpc, chances are the file itself is bad...

[Nathan323]

Hey, thanks for the help.

With videolan, new result altogether, no picture & altered audio track (music but no vocals?!?).

With mpc, similar to WMP10 - the picture doubled on the screen, a lot worse than running it in DivX Player..

Should I maybe uninstall all my codecs & just install needed ones? If so, whats the best way to uninstall the existing codecs?

Cheers, Nathan

[LT. Columbo]

"Should I maybe uninstall all my codecs & just install needed ones? If so, whats the best way to uninstall the existing codecs?
"

yes, "add remove programs"

[anonymez]

assuming the files you are trying to play are not the cause, first uninstall all codec packs, then download & install the latest (alpha) version of "ffdshow"... play with media player 10 or mpc...