red_dog104

I've downloaded a film off Kazaa and it won't play I'm getting sound but no picture. Can you help me with what may be wrong?!

pslewis

Is your monitor turned on????
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Sorry, couldn't resist it!!

Pete

Fatman

Your video codec is probably out of date. Chances are it's a DivX movie, so download this program to install the current codec. The home page of DivX is at DivX.com.

Duck_Pond

Check on the player for a version update - sometimes it needs extra codecs to play certain files. I usually find if Windows Media player can't hack it, then QuickTime usually will.

paulr

What film is it red_dog.If it one i've got i could talk you through it if you like.

chiark

Naturally this is a non copyrighted film?

Try looking at DivX and take it from there. Their support section then lists the common faults.

red_dog104

Thanks, downloaded the link from fatman but still not working. Starting to lose my temper with it now! Bloody technology

Rob Walker

You probably need the xvid codec.. you can get it here

Fatman

If you right-click on the file, and go to Properties\Summary\Advanced (depending on Windows version), does it list any useful information, like the name of the codec used?

David_Wallis

use powerdvd or something similar to play it..

David

paulr

Blockbusters....

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JackClark

If the film you've downloaded is a pirate copy it could be to do with the new government crackdown. Make sure you unplug your webcam and disconnect all speakers and microphones as I've heard rumours of the authorities listening and looking into the homes of software, music and film thiefs.

SiDHEaD

The name of the codec (and sound codec if differs) is often in the filename.

Andy

MJW

Could also be Indeo codecs. Look up Indeo XP Codec on Kazaa and install that.

boxst

Hello

Download the delightfully name G-Spot. This tells you the codec that you require and whether it is installed.

http://www.headbands.com/gspot/

Steve.

EvilKyote

That is untrue!

I'd just like to make 2 points!

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For a start the government would require a warrent for each individual physical address to be able to legally monitor you in such a way

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Such an action you descibed would also be contravention of the computer misuse act which covers such things as unauthorised access to computer systems. This applies to joe public and governments alike

info here: http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1990...00018_en_1.htm

So contary to whether it is from a reliable source, it is still very very very doubtful that there is any truth in it, as I said, it is against the law for even the government!!!!

EK

beemerboy

EK, i think JackClark was joking mate....

BB

EvilKyote

Just wanted to clarify to everyone as I have just had his post used against me in an argument thingy!

JackClark

I was joking, but it could happen.

fast bloke

EK - If you have a webcam/mic on and published then the pictures are in the public domain so no warrant would be needed. Same for shared music files etc.

Scary thought...

JackClark

Scary indeed. American Pie anyone.