Trouble watching movies

Now_Loading · 02-28-2006, 12:02 AM

I have Windows XP Home Edition, I recently reformated my computer with that and afterwards, its not letting me watch any videos on my comp. I've tried using Windows Media Player 10, Realplayer, Quicktime, DivX... they all do the same thing. It just loads the video very very very slow until it just stops and then my entire computer slows down considerably, to the point where I can't even shut windows down properly, I have to manually shut it down.

My graphics card, audio card, everything was reinstalled after I reformated so thats not the problem. I don't know what else it could be, any help?

**freddyhard** · 02-28-2006, 08:05 AM

what are the file types? did they play with the media player before the format?
did you try running the video clip while connected to the internet? windows media player might automatically download a codec to decompress and play it.

Now_Loading · 02-28-2006, 04:53 PM

From what I've seen it won't play any video files. Yea before I reformated my computer I could watch videos just fine, I also tried playing videos while connected to the internet but it still don't work, still just don't know whats wrong.

**Spatcher** · 02-28-2006, 07:20 PM

DO you have the codec's for them?

Now_Loading · 02-28-2006, 09:45 PM

Well, would not having the codec make my computer slow down and eventually crash? It use to just say "Codec not found" or something like that. But either way, I'll look into it.

**Grove** · 02-28-2006, 11:55 PM

You have two options to run with:

Download Ace Mega Codec Pack

or

Download VLC Player (Codecs all In Built)

Now_Loading · 03-01-2006, 02:48 AM

Well, its not the codec. I installed both of those and my computer did the same thing each time. I think my video driver needs to be updated, but I can't find the driver update for a GeForce 6200 graphics card by NVidia.

**freddyhard** · 03-01-2006, 07:10 AM

try testing the display using dxdiag. goto start>run then type dxdiag in there. goto the display tab and test directdraw and direct3d.

right click on the desktop and goto properties>settings>advanced>quadro. does the adapter info match what the card should be operating at?

Now_Loading · 03-01-2006, 08:00 AM

I ran both tests and they were both found with no problems at all.

Quote:

right click on the desktop and goto properties>settings>advanced>quadro. does the adapter info match what the card should be operating at?

Well I see the adapter infor and the card info, but what do you mean by them matching? What exactly should match?

ebackhus · 03-01-2006, 08:29 AM

Is what the card is advertised to do reflected in the description it gives?

www.nvidia.com will have the drivers you need for the 6200.

**freddyhard** · 03-02-2006, 06:51 AM

here is my video info:

did you update the windows drivers for the mobo after you installed windows?

02-28-2006, 12:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Now_Loading Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Trouble watching movies I have Windows XP Home Edition, I recently reformated my computer with that and afterwards, its not letting me watch any videos on my comp. I've tried using Windows Media Player 10, Realplayer, Quicktime, DivX... they all do the same thing. It just loads the video very very very slow until it just stops and then my entire computer slows down considerably, to the point where I can't even shut windows down properly, I have to manually shut it down. My graphics card, audio card, everything was reinstalled after I reformated so thats not the problem. I don't know what else it could be, any help?

02-28-2006, 08:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
freddyhard Design Team Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Éire Posts: 1,655 OS: 2k (still!)	what are the file types? did they play with the media player before the format? did you try running the video clip while connected to the internet? windows media player might automatically download a codec to decompress and play it. __________________ "It takes two to lie, one to lie and one to listen" Homer

02-28-2006, 07:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spatcher Henry Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,467 OS: XP Home SP2 My System	DO you have the codec's for them? __________________ JohnThePilot: Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon (a nation without a language is a nation without a heart) John Butler Trio: Go take a step outside, see what's shakin' in the real world - Good Excuse Paul Kelly: Just add a dollop of tomato sauce for sweetness and that extra tang - How to Make Gravy

02-28-2006, 11:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
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03-01-2006, 07:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
freddyhard Design Team Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Éire Posts: 1,655 OS: 2k (still!)	try testing the display using dxdiag. goto start>run then type dxdiag in there. goto the display tab and test directdraw and direct3d. right click on the desktop and goto properties>settings>advanced>quadro. does the adapter info match what the card should be operating at? __________________ "It takes two to lie, one to lie and one to listen" Homer

02-28-2006, 04:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Now_Loading Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6 OS: XP	From what I've seen it won't play any video files. Yea before I reformated my computer I could watch videos just fine, I also tried playing videos while connected to the internet but it still don't work, still just don't know whats wrong.

02-28-2006, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Now_Loading Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Well, would not having the codec make my computer slow down and eventually crash? It use to just say "Codec not found" or something like that. But either way, I'll look into it.

03-01-2006, 02:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Now_Loading Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Well, its not the codec. I installed both of those and my computer did the same thing each time. I think my video driver needs to be updated, but I can't find the driver update for a GeForce 6200 graphics card by NVidia.

03-01-2006, 08:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 12,762 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System Blog Entries: 25	Is what the card is advertised to do reflected in the description it gives? www.nvidia.com will have the drivers you need for the 6200. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

03-02-2006, 06:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
freddyhard Design Team Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Éire Posts: 1,655 OS: 2k (still!)	here is my video info: did you update the windows drivers for the mobo after you installed windows? __________________ "It takes two to lie, one to lie and one to listen" Homer