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    Strange MediaDirect Problem

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by MrWatt, Dec 25, 2007.

  1. MrWatt

    MrWatt Notebook Enthusiast

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    When I tried running Dell MediaDirect from within Windows Vista I couldn't even play AVI files before, but MPG files worked. So I downloaded and installed a codec pack called "Essentials Codec Pack" from download.com, and now MediaDirect does play AVI files (when I run it within Vista). However, the picture is upside down. What can be causing this?

    Thanks
     
    MrWatt, Dec 25, 2007
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Are you playing a pirated movie? :p
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 25, 2007
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  3. deathpenalty

    deathpenalty Notebook Consultant

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    Uninstall and then download and install CCCP codec pack.
     
    deathpenalty, Dec 25, 2007
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  4. ATR90

    ATR90 Notebook Evangelist

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    Just stand on your head...!
     
    ATR90, Dec 26, 2007
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  5. TuxDude

    TuxDude Notebook Deity

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    Use some codec pack like K-lite instead....
     
    TuxDude, Dec 26, 2007
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  6. snah

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    Yeah K-Lite is the best. From my experience AVI videos work well with it. Try it. :eek:
     
    snah, Dec 26, 2007
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    ffdshow is the codec pack you need. Every one wrapped with a single bow :)
     
    outkastland, Dec 26, 2007
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