Cannot play AVI file with Quicktime 7.3.1

Upgraded to leopard and AVI files with mjpg format will not play. Play on older mac with tiger and Quicktime 7.3.1
Appreciate any help
nbg

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See QuickTimeKirk's response in this thread. You can also try VLC Media Player.
Whichever one you try, just make sure you repair permissions & restart afterwards.

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