Quicktime not playing Quicktate files

I recently joined QuickTate but the files aren't playing on Quicktime. I've installed quicktime and done a repair/install twice. Nothing.
I've tried going into the settings and adding other file types, but that hasn't helped.
Message was edited by: andrewsdk

Hi,
Have a look at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93199 re AVI files.
Download and install VLC Player, it should handle your AVIs. My experience is that VLC will handle most things that QT won't.
Have fun,
Adrian

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