I cannot get my Macbook pro to play all videos (specifically the Apple tuto

Hi,
I hope someone can help me!!!
I recently purchased the a new Macbook pro (13inc) and having trouble watching videos. After downloading two applications (Dixv Player, and Flash player) in particular after reading the forums here, I can now watch Youtube clips, and films. HOWEVER - I went to go onto a tutorial on the apple website and it wouldn't play. I can hear the audio but there is no picture When I click the video tutorial it opens the video in Dixv.
Really hope someone can help!
Thank you in advance.
Johnny

Thanks so far for your help Andy.
The main problem I got is that I want to be able to play all videos from Apple tutorials, to other downloaded items / videos from various sites. I have deleted the Divx programme as suggested, however, I then cant play other films.
Im in a bit of catch 22 situation, ay? If I delete Divx I can watch apples tutorials but cant watch a load of other videos.
Ideally (hence why i got the Macbook Pro) I would like the play all videos!!!???
Thanks again for your help Andy and any other suggestions are much appreciated, or, if you could direct me to where I may be able to find more advice.
Thanks again.
Johnny
P.S
There must be a way whereby my Macbook pro can find the appropriate programme (ie, when clicking on a video link) to play the tutorials, through Quicktime player for example.
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