what program can I play a video with .avi file?

Philippines
June 17, 2011 11:41am CST
I downloaded a video that is in .avi file. I try to install mpcstar but I'm getting a problem. I can't install it. My OS is window xp professional sp3. what could be the problem regarding mpcstar. Is there any other program I can play the .avi file?
5 responses
petersum
@petersum (4522)
• United States
17 Jun 11
VLC will play everything without having to have extra codecs. It will also play streaming TV, video or audio direct from the Internet. Windows and Linux versions are available. This will be the only media program that you will ever need. It is free of charge!
makatas
@makatas (1098)
• Greece
17 Jun 11
I have VLC, but I do not like its design and functionalities much. But you are right, it does not need any additional content to play all files available.
petersum
@petersum (4522)
• United States
17 Jun 11
I agree that it isn't very pretty to look at, but what do you expect for free! It works wonderfully and the latest versions have a lot of extra functions that are not seen in any other players.
Even_monkeys
@Even_monkeys (47)
• United States
18 Jun 11
VLC is awesome, and I use it as my fallback. But i play most things with media player classic. It doesnt use as many resources, so i can play HD movies on older cpu's
makatas
@makatas (1098)
• Greece
17 Jun 11
Windows media player can play .avi. If you are having codec problems, install "K-Lite Codec Pack" and you will never again have a video file that cannot play.
angelbelle578
@angelbelle578 (1635)
• Philippines
18 Jun 11
I have it already in my system.
ramp123
@ramp123 (191)
• India
19 Jun 11
Just download a free VLC player. It plays any format including .avi.
sagar21
@sagar21 (1579)
• India
17 Jun 11
yep you need the klite..codec pack.. http://www.free-codecs.com/download/k_lite_codec_pack.htm thanks for the topic.. have a great day/night...
moneywinner
@moneywinner (1864)
• Brazil
18 Jun 11
I always use BS Player to watch .avi files. I like it because it's easy to use and to put the subtitles. The only problem is that when you download they install a toolbar that is pretty bad and took me a long time to be able to uninstall, so when you download BS Player don't forget to chose to not install the toolbar.