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problem with VirtualDub.

Discussion in 'DivX / XviD' started by babyvox, Oct 18, 2004.

  1. babyvox

    babyvox Guest

    Hi all :D. I'm newbie, I having a trouble about VirtualDub.
    I follow a step by step this guide to:

    http://www.afterdawn.com/guides/archive/copy_dvd_to_xvid.cfm

    But when I launch VirtualDub and open the VFAPIConvered file. It show a erro like this:

    "Couldn't locate decompressor for format 'vifp'(unknown)
    VirtualDub requires a Video for Windows(VFW) compatible codec to decompress video.
    DerectShow codecs, such as those used by Windows Media Player, are not suitable."

    I installed Nimocodac 8 but it don't work too. I also try Klite codec. So, which codec I should use to fix this erro?
    Thanks so much.
     
    babyvox, Oct 18, 2004
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  2. OzMick

    OzMick Guest

    Doh, lost my post. There should be a file in your VFAPI folder that has a really obvious name for registering extensions or installing it. It might be a .bat or .ini or something, I forget. Try running that, then trying to open it again.
     
    OzMick, Oct 18, 2004
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  3. OzMick

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    vifpset.bat
    _X_X_X_X_X_[small]"I love it when a plan comes together..."
    John "Hannibal" Smith[/small]
     
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  4. babyvox

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    It run correct!!. The vifpset.bat file is the exactly reason.
    Thanks you all so much.

     
    babyvox, Oct 19, 2004
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  5. Zormo

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    where is this vifpset.bat file...? Do I download it? Im confused....
     
    Zormo, Oct 19, 2004
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    actaully mine says the same thing except it says Xvid instead of Vifp. What do I do?
     
    Zormo, Oct 19, 2004
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    actaully mine says the same thing except it says Xvid instead of Vifp. What do I do?
     
    Zormo, Oct 19, 2004
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    I downloaded virtualdubmod and got the same error message. However, i dont see any .bat files in the folder....Am i missing this file?
     
    pistolpt, Oct 25, 2004
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  9. OzMick

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    You need the VFAPI package. Read the guides on converting to DVD to DivX, and there will be links and explanations on how to get it, install it and use it.

    Seek and you shall find.
     
    OzMick, Oct 25, 2004
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    when I launch VirtualDub and open a file.avi, It show an error like this:

    "Couldn't locate decompressor for format 'WMV3' (unknown).
    VirtualDub requires a Video for Windows (VFW) compatible codec to
    decompress video. DirectShow codecs, such as those used by Windows Media
    Player, are not suitable. Only 'Direct stream copy' is available for this
    video."
    What can I do??
    P.s. I have Vfapicodec. Thanks

     
    Rufydan, Oct 26, 2004
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  11. OzMick

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    Try installing the latest version of Windows Media Player. I can't say I've ever had this problem, but I suspect that will solve your problem.
     
    OzMick, Oct 26, 2004
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  12. OzMick

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    And as for XviD, install the XviD codec... Isn't that one of the first things the guides say you should do?
     
    OzMick, Oct 26, 2004
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  13. The_OGS

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    Guys,
    Forget that old guide (sorry) and use AutoGK:
    http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/video_tools/autoGK.cfm
    Trust me, you can convert DVDs manually with VDub but it's a thankless task.
    These days, I use VDub for muxing together AVI video and audio, for file information, or even to turn a video clip into 30 BMPs/second...
    But don't punish yourself making XviDs that way OK?
    If you want total manual control (more user-active) you can even use the full GordianKnot if you prefer, for maximum quality.
    There is also a lot of GKnot info and guides on AD and elsewhere :)
    L8R
     
    The_OGS, Oct 27, 2004
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