Sharing AVI files

I recorded a short video for a demonstration for my co-workers and saved the .avi file to my hard dri've. Upon playing the files in Windows Media Player only audio was present...no video. I find it hard to believe that Windows Media Player won't play most mainstream format of video files.
Are these AVI file types proprietory to the Vado? Is there any documentation from Creative on how to work with their .avi file types.

" find it hard to believe that Windows Media Player won't play most mainstream format of video files."
Believe it.
It's confusing at best..but windows media player only plays files for which you have the proper 'codec' installed.
I recommend you install "K-Lite Codec Pack - STANDARD". This will allow you to playback h.264 videos.
http://www.free-codecs.com/K_lite_codec_pack_download.htm

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