3rdbaseman Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 When trying to create a dvd from a downloaded .avi file I get the error message "Could not make a thumbnail. Make sure you have the appropriate decoder installed." What do I need to do in order to convert the file, or otherwise resolve the issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Brendon Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 This explanation is heavily simplified. -An AVI is a 'container' file. You put compressed video into it. To play it you must have a decompressor which matches the compressor originally used. -There are a large number of compressors/decompressors or CODECs available for installation in your computer. -if you don't have a codec which can handle the compression used in your AVI file, you get the error you have mentioned. As long as you have a retail* version of the Easy Media Creator software, resolve the issue this way -get a copy of the GSpot codec appliance free from here -run GSpot and in Windows Explorer drag your AVI file onto the GSpot operating box -the video Codec used in the AVI is then displayed in the TOP RIGHT of the GSpot screen [see below] -locate the codec you need on the Internet, and install it on your computer Note: * OEM and other cut-down versions of this software often have the most popular video codecs [XviD, and DivX] and the AC3 audio codec disabled by the OEM who distributes those versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jocko333 Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I have the OEM version of this software and I'm getting the same error message. Is there any way that I can resolve this problem? I believe I have the right codecs because the file plays fine. I just can't seem to get MyDVD to burn it. If I can't resolve the problem what can I do so that I can burn these video files to a DVD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 sknis Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I have the OEM version of this software and I'm getting the same error message. Is there any way that I can resolve this problem? I believe I have the right codecs because the file plays fine. I just can't seem to get MyDVD to burn it. If I can't resolve the problem what can I do so that I can burn these video files to a DVD? You can always burn them as data files to a DVD BUT they will not play on a set top DVD player. Upgrade to Creator 2009. Amazon has it on sale. Make sure your computer far exceeds the minimum specifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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When trying to create a dvd from a downloaded .avi file I get the error message "Could not make a thumbnail. Make sure you have the appropriate decoder installed."
What do I need to do in order to convert the file, or otherwise resolve the issue?
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