Bridge (CS5) stopped previewing avi Files.

All of a sudden can't preview avi files (dv-avi mainly) in bridge. Other files show ok.
I get the thumbnails but no preview. Bridge is a part of CS5 Production Premium.
Used to be ok. Haven't made any changes to the PC (Win7 Pro 64bit)
Any idea?
Thanks

Movie fles can be tricky. I also have some avi files that have no thumb and others that do. However, they all play.
Check the edit/preferences/playback and see if the correct boxes are checked.
Also, check Quicktime and see that it is up to date. If it has been updated recently perhaps that has caused the problem. Believe Bridge uses Quicktime for video preview.

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