Re: Can't play AVI files from file server since XPSP2 install

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From: Chris Lanier [MVP] (cal2002a_at_hotmail.NOSPAM.com)
Date: 09/29/04 

Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2004 07:19:22 -0500

Only blame Microsoft if you know what you are talking about. What codec are
you looking for? Sounds like a third party codec not related to Windows or
WMP. 

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"bondijim" <bondijim.1dcdi9@mail.mcse.ms> wrote in message 
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> I have the same problem. Since SP2 I can't play avi files (mpg etc are
> all ok). It can't find or download the codec The error code is
> C00D10D1. It affects all my players (WMP 10 / DivX / Real Player 1).
>
> Any help appreciated! I'm pretty mad with Microsoft for clobbering my
> lovely XP Professional!
>
>
> Seth Art wrote:
>> *We installed XP service pack 2 this morning and since
>> then we can't play .avi files from our fileserver(win2000
>> powered).  If I copy the same file locally it plays
>> fine.  Also, MPEG and WMV files still play locally AND
>> remotely.  Any ideas?   TIA!!
>>
>> -Seth *
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