Video downloding question

[soasertsus]

Well, I attempted to download video in a .avi format from the server and when it was done it only plays the audio but not the video. Also, it won,t save to the library or my computer. Any help would be appreciated.

[cyko_01]

[ailurophobe]

What do you mean with "it won't save?" If it completes downloading it is already "saved" in your downloads folder, right?

Missing video usually means you do not have the correct video codec installed. This almost always means MPEG4, either DivX or AVC (h264). You can try using a video player that has it integrated such as VLC or MPC-HC, or install FFDSHOW. Almost any codec pack has this one, but they might also install things you don't want. Personally I use CCCP since it has most the things I need (minus MPC decoder) and nothing I don't need.

[soasertsus]

Thanks, that helped. When I say it wont save I mean it doesn't show up in the shareaza library of any where in my computer. I installed the codec pack and it fixed the video but I still can't get the bastard to save.

Edit: Never mind, I figured it out. Thanks guys.

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[bailey456]

my 2.5.2.0 smart preview download is not working when a file is about 20% you should double click on the file & it would play but mind won't so help me with this problem because you don't no if you got the video or not or you don't no if it is in english so please me my old 2.4.0.0 shareaza was working real real good thank i been trying to get help for a long time with this problem so please help me.

[bailey456]

to whom it may concern i having problem with my shareaza 2.5.2.0 smart download preview i been trying to find a way to fix it myself but i haven't no luck so i am depending on shareaza to help me with this please i have posted three or four times and have no reply on either or them can you help me please thanks s.o.b.

[cyko_01]

Bailey:

the %age downloaded does not necessarily mean it will play or not. If you do not have the first part of the file it will not play. You can also try previewing the file in your default external player by holding down [shift] while clicking preview.

See also: Media Player FAQ on the shareaza wiki

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[cyko_01]