Complete Newb with a dumb question (playing movie file)
 

Hi, I'm a Newb at Limewire and file sharing generally. I have done a few things successfully, but have hit a hitch and hoped someone could explain what simple thing I am doing wrong.

My question is - how do I play

*********DVDRip.Xvid.avi

you know, if in theory I had it, and if hypothetically Windows Media and Quick time wouldn't play it.

Is it a codec thing? I'm stuffed.

Sorry if this is an annoying question, or if I shouldn't be asking it here etc. Like I said - big Newb over here.

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Search for "DivX media player" as that may run it ...

Check the file with Bitzi before download...if it's not out in DVD yet (still in cinemas here & not out on DVD until March) then you might have downloaded a misnamed/junk file:)
How to use Bitzi

If the file is genuine, check the thread below for links to codec packs & VLC player (free) which has codecs installed to play most file types.
CODECs list for Movies /Alternate players / Video help forums

Make sure to scan all files that you download with your updated AV, before opening them.

Thanks. It was a junk file. The link to LOTR's explanation thread was massively helpful - even I could follow and implement it. You're a legend Birdy.