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    Oct 23, 2006, 09:15 PM
    Can't open AVI file in Pinnacle Studio 9
    I have a file that is an avi file. It is saved on a DVD disc and I downloaded it to my hard drive. I want to use it make a movie. When I try to open the file in Pinnacle it says it can't open. It is the same format as the files I download off my mini DV tapes. Why can't I open the file?, Thanks, John
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    Oct 23, 2006, 09:23 PM
    Do you have the proper video codec installed to view or play the file? If not, this could be one reason why it will not open.
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    Oct 23, 2006, 09:28 PM
    How do I make sure I have the proper codec installed. The files I download from tapes are avi files and those work.
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    Oct 23, 2006, 09:35 PM
    If you check the properties of the file, it should tell you which codec is used. Otherwise, here is a good free program that will tell you that info, as well as all codecs currently installed on your system:

    http://www.free-codecs.com/download/GSpot.htm
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