HT3775 I'm trying to play a supported file type AVI on Quick Time Player but it won't play on my iMac v10.6.8. Why?

I'm trying to play a supported file type AVI on Quick Time Player but it won't play on my iMac v 10.6.8.
Why?

I've just downloaded VLC player and it works like a dream. Forget the rest!

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