SiN

1. get GSpot - http://www.headbands.com/gspot/
will give you info on the codec(s) used..you could have a weird one.

2. can you play any avi's? or do you only have these couple?

once you run GSpot onnit, then make sure you get the rite codec(s) in.

for experienced users, i'd suggest a look in the downloads section of doom9.org.

for less experienced users, i've heard the kazaa lite codec pack is good.

whatever you do, do not install Nimo codec pack.
(unless you want to potentially screw everything up)

good luck!

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