HT3775 My Macbook Air (still with Lion) will not play .avi video files

My Macbook Air (still with Lion) will not play .avi video files (brought over from an older PC where they play with another viewer). This site implies Quicktime Player should be able to do so. Is there a codec or something else I'm supposed to download?

I had found this through other threads, but it is what worked, even allowed my AVI files to be played in PowerPoint. Changing to 32-bit encryption did not work, BTW.

Similar Messages

  • Firefox will not play .ogv video files when loaded from a server. Does anyone have any answers that will fix this?

    I've read the suggestions for fixing this, and none of them work. I've updated my .htaccess to match MIME types for .ogv, I've uploaded the files as both Binary and ASCII, neither method works. The .ogv file plays fine when you load it from a local file, but it will not play when viewed from a remote server. I've confirmed with my hosting company that the .htaccess and all other issues for HTML5 are up-to-date. Safari and Chrome play the HTML5 videos just fine, but Firefox will not. Does anyone have any concrete answers as to what the problem is. I'm also serving up the video files as .webm and .mp4, but neither of these formats works in Firefox either.

    That can happen if the server isn't configured properly to send the files with a by Firefox supported MIME type.
    *https://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Properly_Configuring_Server_MIME_Types
    Did you check via the Web Console which headers Firefox receives when requesting the .ogv file?
    If that is OK then it is possible that the file is using an unsupported coding method.
    * https://developer.mozilla.org/En/Media_formats_supported_by_the_audio_and_video_elements

  • Quicktime will not play any video files

    When trying to play any compatible video files .mov, .mp4 etc... all I get is a small black box in the upper left corner of the screen. The computer is not frozen I can close the window with the red x. I can open Quicktime and the web stuff opens but opening a video file on the computer causes this. I confirmed the latest version of Quicktime in installed and I have confirmed the video files I'm trying to play work on another computer and the .mp4 file plays in media player on this computer. The video card driver is up to date. I want to play my .mov files from my iphone but can't.

    all I get is a small black box in the upper left corner of the screen.
    Curious ... I wonder if this is a blown-out display preference?
    Could you check something for me please? Create a new user account on the PC with full sdminidtrative rights. Log out of your usual account and log into the new account. Try playing a file in the new account. Does it display properly?
    If it works okay in the new account, let's try to get things working in the normal account again with the instructions from the following thread:
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2637322

  • Is apple aware that Lion will not play HDV 720p25 Files in QT, poor show., Is apple aware that Lion will not play HDV 720p25 Files in QT, poor show.

    I recently made the change to Lion from Snow Leopard, I use FCP and work natively with HDV 720p25 .mov files from a Focus DR-HD100 hard drive. I am getting a message saying that the files may be damaged, I want to know when this will be sorted, as I am completely unable to edit and its costing me big time.
    My hands are tied, when will apple sort this, a very poor showing from Apple, not impressed. This has knocked my confidence in Apple.

    i've been having the exact same problems myself since Lion was released.  I've been having to work with .m2t files and then converting them with MPEG StreamClip to Apple ProRes 422 native quicktime files in order to even use the stupid HDD.  All of my existing .MOV files that were on the HDD prior to upgrade are now all "corrupt". Spoke with Apple reps and Focus reps and both of course are pointing fingers at each other.
    Also, found that .m2t files aren't as high quality as shooting with .mov files on the DR-HD100... interesting huh?  I mean i'm not in too much of a pickle due to the fact that the HDD is still useable it's just more time and steps before getting to edit in FCP now which is annoying considering the fact that I shelled out a lot of money for this HDD to be able to edit immediately...
    APPLE PLEASE FIX THIS!!!!
    I know it's Apple's fault because when i shoot in .mov files on the DR-HD100 and bring them in on my mac mini which is still OS X Snow Leopard, they work just fine... so it's definitely a Lion issue...
    Also, found out that once the files have been dragged onto a HDD operating within OS X Lion, they become corrupt FOREVER and you can't reverse the process!  They remain fine on the DR-HD100 but if you drag them onto a OS X Lion machine, then decide to transfer them to a OS X Snow Leopard device via USB, Network, or whatever, it won't matter because they have already been corrupted by Lion!

  • My macbook pro with OS x Lion will not drag and drop files from finder or iTunes

    My macbook pro with OS x Lion will not drag and drop files from finder or iTunes. Can anyone help?

    Hi, I just have same problem.. I can't drag and drop file /folder.. please help.. I can drag the file/folder and move it , but I can't drop it after move it please help...!!!
    It is happen just after I re-start my computer.. I tried to repair and anything but just don't work. Actually the old style one finger double tab and lock is much better rather the 3 fingers.
    Please help to fix the drag and drop for file/folder/itunes.

  • MacBook Pro i5 with retina will not recognize WD Passport even though I successfully used it to transfer programs and files from my older MacBook ten days ago. It receives power from the USB, but when using Time Machine I receive the message that there is

    MacBook Pro i5 with retina will not recognize WD Passport even though I successfully used it to transfer programs and files from my older MacBook ten days ago. It receives power from the USB, but when using Time Machine I receive the message that there is not an external device connected.

    If the modem is also a router, either use the modem in bridge and run pppoe client on the TC.. that is assuming ADSL or similar eg vdsl. If it is cable service.. and the modem is a router, then bridge the TC.. go to internet page and select connect by ethernet and below that set connection sharing to bridge.
    Please tell us more about the modem if the above gives you issues.

  • Hi. My macbook pro will not open the video files taken on a panasonic hd-sd10. is there a mac version of hd writer software that comes with the panasonic camcorder?

    Hi. My macbook pro will not open the video files taken on a panasonic hd-sd10. is there a mac version of hd writer software that comes with the panasonic camcorder?
    Could do with some ideas.
    Thanks

    Ask Panasonic whether or not they provide OSX versions of the software.
    Google the issue

  • I just purchased Acrobat XI for Mac, downloaded/installed on my MacBook Air, but the software will not open/initialize.  What is the problem?

    I just purchased Acrobat XI for Mac, downloaded/installed on my MacBook Air, but the software will not open/initialize. What is the problem?

    What is your Acrobat XI version?  If less than 11.0.09 I would suggest that you update, then try again.  Download updates from http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Macintosh
    Note that you posted in the forum for Acrobat.com online services; you may get better help if you ask in the Acrobat forum.

  • My 2008 Mac Pro running Lion will not play HDV1080i60 footage in FCP 7. When I open the sequence settings, all HDV codecs are hdv1, hdv2, hdv3, and so forth. Anyone have any idea how to fix this?

    My 2006 - 2008 Mac Pro running Lion will not play HDV 1080i60 footage in FCP 7. When I open the sequence settings, all HDV codecs are hdv1, hdv2, hdv3, and so forth. However, when I open the project on my other Mac Pro running Snow Leopard and FCP 6, the footage works fine as it does on my newer Imac running Mavericks and FCP 7. I have tried a Quicktime update on the Mac Pro that the footage doesn't work on but it says that I already have the newest version of Quicktime installed. I have also tried reinstalling the Final Cut Pro Studio twice, still no fix. I'm completely out of solutions and need to be able to edit HDV footage on this machine. Any help would be great. Thanks.

    there was a recent software update that seemed to screw HDV up.  Do some searching here over the last month or 2 and you'll find a bunch of posts and some possible solutions.
    Worst case scenario, do as Shane suggests.  But might I suggest you take a look at the user tips section of the forum.  there are some great tips on how to prevent these sorts of problems by cloning your startup drive, etc.

  • Photoshop CC with CS3 will not open Nikon NEF files for the D610.[was:CC]

    Photoshop CC with CS3 will not open Nikon NEF files for the D610. Is there a fix for this? Fast Eddy

    I assume you're running Photoshop CC (not sure what you mean by "with CS3" unless that's the version you upgraded to CC from)
    Download Camera Raw 8.3RC
    http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/cameraraw8-3-cc/?tabID=details#tabTop

  • I am using OS 10.7 Lion. Quicktime will not play avi files. One support forum gave 2 links to get them but I got a 404 error. Can anyone help?

    I am using OS 10.7 Lion. Quicktime will not play avi files. One support forum gave 2 links to get the proper codecs but I got a 404 error. Can anyone help?

    You can also use VLC
    http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.htm
    It woks very well, can read almost anything, and also lets you do conversions to other formats.

  • My macbook pro will not play a video without pausing every 11 seconds. PLEASE help me figure out what is wrong. very frustrating

    my macbook pro will not play a video without pausing every 11 seconds. PLEASE help me figure out what is wrong. very frustrating. I have already tried restarting

    buckmacie,
    has the video been completely downloaded onto your MacBook Pro when you start to play it? Or are you playing it while it downloads, AKA streaming it?

  • HT3775 For some reason my Quicktime will not play a mpg file. It says that my computer does't have the proper codec to support the file. What can I do to fix this problem?

    For some reason my Quicktime will not play a mpg file. It says that my computer does't have the proper codec to support the file.

    The info in this thread should help you - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3648239?start=0&tstart=0 

  • Firefox will not play flash videos

    Firefox 3.6.12 will not play flash videos. I see many people have this problem so let me list everything that I tried or thought of:
    1. Uninstalled and reinstalled Flash and Firefox
    2. Flash works on IE- and i do have both versions of flash installed for IE and Firefo
    3.Adblock plugin is not installed
    4.In Safemode, videos still do not play
    5. Other issues with firefox started when I installed Webroot Desktop Firewall so I uninstalled it and am using windows firewall

  • Please help CS 4.2 will not import ANY video file

    I've been working for days to get this fixed. Everything installs fine software wise and I am using a
    Matrox RTX2 for capture/playback but Prem CS4.2 will not import any video file type.
    My system is up to spec.
    I've seen this problem discussed but none of the (many) suggested solutions have helped.
    I've uninstalled and re-installed the OS and clean install multiple times and still I get "file format not supported" with EVERY file type.
    Please help!
    Brian

    Brian,
    Welcome to the forum.
    When issues occur with Matrox cards, updating its drivers often fix things.
    If you create a non-Matrox Project, can you then Import AV files?
    Good luck,
    Hunt

Maybe you are looking for