AVI files in Elements 9

I have downloaded the free trial version of Elements 9 and am trying to look at / edit some video I have from my camcorder.  Other software is able to play the files but Elements can't load the video on to the time line  as it says it is an AVI file and requires a CODEC to be able to use the file.
Any suggestions ?

Are you able to play this file outside of PSE in any player installed on your system.

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    Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 10:08:25 -0700
    From: [email protected]
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