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[Andrew_TSKS]

i'm not sure what that means, but... OK!

[alexandra]

i'm really excited, cause tonight i'm taking in a copy of suse and installing it on my work computer. i doubt anyone will notice and that makes me giggle in uncontrollable ways.

and wally choked on his dinner.

:wink: all for you

[alexandra]

i'm not sure what that means, but... OK!

i'm installing a completely different operating system on the work computer

[db]

I have a problem that I think may come back to this "DivX files freak Windows the fuck out" issue (as discussed in the "i'm getting strange pop-ups..."  thread):

Often, when I have a folder with a bunch o' videos in it, opening that folder causes windows explorer to crash.  Mostly it happens when the folder is displaying thumbnails (which Windows automatically does if it recognizes a folder with all video files in it), but sometimes it will still happen even after I tell it to display icons instead of thumbnails.  It's incredibly obnoxious.

This doesn't really seem to me like the kind of problem that can be "fixed," but I would be happy if ya'll surprised me.

[alexandra]

I have a problem that I think may come back to this "DivX files freak Windows the fuck out" issue (as discussed in the "i'm getting strange pop-ups..."  thread):

Often, when I have a folder with a bunch o' videos in it, opening that folder causes windows explorer to crash.  Mostly it happens when the folder is displaying thumbnails (which Windows automatically does if it recognizes a folder with all video files in it), but sometimes it will still happen even after I tell it to display icons instead of thumbnails.  It's incredibly obnoxious.

This doesn't really seem to me like the kind of problem that can be "fixed," but I would be happy if ya'll surprised me.

there are a few ways to fix this but they're kind of intense compared to what heather marie did to fix her problem.

see the next post



*edited, yes!

[alexandra]

way #1:


go ahead and open a command window (start, run, type in cmd, enter)
and type the following, followed by pushing "enter":

Code:

regsvr32 /u shimgvw.dll

and then

Code:

regsvr32 /u shmedia.dll

which basically removes the media and image previews.


way #2:

there's a registry key (the same one i mentioned in the other thread) that you can delete and it should take the problem away too, but i think we should try way #1 1st. (mainly because it's really easy to undo!)

[alexandra]

oh man... i should do this for a living.

[Wally]

You're getting paid in lovely thoughts, and tender feelings.

[alexandra]

awww. i'm not talkin about on here! i mean... like... a full time day job instead of random things. you know?

i love tender lptj feelings more than anything!

[db]

way #1:


go ahead and open a command window (start, run, type in cmd, enter)
and type the following, followed by pushing "enter":

Code:

regsvr32 /u shimgvw.dll

and then

Code:

regsvr32 /u shmedia.dll

which basically removes the media and image previews.


way #2:

there's a registry key (the same one i mentioned in the other thread) that you can delete and it should take the problem away too, but i think we should try way #1 1st. (mainly because it's really easy to undo!)

So you can't do this while retaining image previews/thumbnails?

(and thank you so much for your help, by the way)

[alexandra]

you can, but i'll need some info from you

obviously you're running xp, service pack 1 or 2?
what version of Divx do you have? (control panel, sounds and audio devices, the hardware tab and select video codecs and properties)

[db]

XP service pack 2

I have a DivX 6.0 codec and XviD MPEG-4 Video codec.

[alexandra]

XP service pack 2

I have a DivX 6.0 codec and XviD MPEG-4 Video codec.

okay, go ahead and delete DivX 6.0 and go here:

http://www.free-codecs.com/DivX_Free_download.htm

and install 5.2.1





should fix it.

[db]

I know it's been said around here before, but I think it bares repeating: You, Alexandra, are a effing genius.

Edit: Also, I love me some candy.  Almond Joy - food of the Gods.

[alexandra]

shhhh. none of that, k plz thx.

you're welcome, i'm glad it worked

[jebreject]

I love candy!  

[alexandra]

i wish i could edit youse guyses posts to say "i love candy!" or somethin else

cause i'm shy like that so shush!

[Wally]

Does that mean we have to cancel the festival in your honor? The temple too? Ahh man.

[dieblucasdie]

hey alexandra, do you know much about codecs, then?  My tv show rips are acting all choppy.  I uninstalled everything and reinstalled it.  The video runs smoothly up until I install the AC3 Filter for audio, then it adds audio and runs choppy.

[coldforge]

I stuck my weenis in my computer and now it crashes all the time. Do you think I might have gave it a virus? How can I bring the light back into our relationship?

[diesel_powered]

WE GET IT COLDFORGE, YOU ARE METAL.

[jebreject]

[diesel_powered]

[alexandra]

hey alexandra, do you know much about codecs, then?  My tv show rips are acting all choppy.  I uninstalled everything and reinstalled it.  The video runs smoothly up until I install the AC3 Filter for audio, then it adds audio and runs choppy.

i don't know if you got my email but can you please post the following for me:

windows? what version? service pack?
what program are you watching the video files on?
direct show ac3 filter?
how full is your hard drive?

[DCDave]

How do I stop lagging in Alterac Valley when I hit the Alliance Zerg? Do I need new ram or a better video card or both?