Can't view Dreams - codec problem ???
Monday, May 4, 2009 by AzDude | Discussion: Animated Wallpapers
I can make the Dreams but since i did a re-do on my computer
I can't play most of my dreams without jitter and such- they
just won't play smooth like they should anymore..
anyone know the fix ????
running Vista 32-bit home premium edition - 4 Gigs ram - NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS video card (512 mb) (2047available)
Reply #2 Monday, May 4, 2009 7:36 AM
There is a handy little utility called Installed Codec by NirSoft that will let you see what you have installed and disable/enable them one at a time to see if you have a conflict. LINK
Reply #3 Monday, May 4, 2009 2:21 PM
Wizard i ran that program and it gives me a list of 312 items
to choose from , wouldn't even know where to start .. ummmm
anymore ideas out there that you think could help ?
a good free mpeg encoder that works ?
not sure where to go from here .... stumped ....
more help needed , please ...
Reply #4 Monday, May 4, 2009 2:40 PM
ERIGHTSOFT SUPER -Its a encoder/converter.
K-Lite codec pack..... you need this lol...not an encoder... get it here.......
http://www.filehippo.com/download_klite_codec_pack/
Good Luck It will play now. Cheers! 
Reply #5 Monday, May 4, 2009 3:18 PM
superman that helped ... it's better .................. thanks
not exactly right , but better than it was .....
Reply #6 Monday, May 4, 2009 3:28 PM
Glad it worked for you.
Codec problem is solved with that. Do u have latest drivers for your gfx card. Update them if not.
What media players have u installed?
Reply #7 Monday, May 4, 2009 3:40 PM
If your going to run a codec pack, you should only run one. Do not install multiple packs as it only causes problems.
What version of Vista? Ultimate and Home Premium come with a mpeg codec that works great. All other version will require you to install one.
If your running Ultimate or Home premium, more than likely you have a codec causing a conflict. Use Installed codec as Wizard suggested and disable any that appear to be a mpeg codec that is not supplied by Microsoft. Ulead, Nero 7, and Techsmith codecs have caused stutter on my machine.
If you would like some assistance in figuring it out, take a screen shot of your codec list, post it here or PM it to me and I'll be happy to see if I can help. I've fought this a few times and know how frustrating it can get. Kinda hard to feel comfortable posting a dream you've made when your not sure if it will stutter on other peoples machine.
Reply #8 Tuesday, May 5, 2009 1:06 AM
Thanks CarGuy1 , but when i run the program to ck codecs
it now says there is 294 of them , all posted below ...
Now my problem seems to be mostly viewing my Dreams
your dreams and some others are playing good so far , just the
ones i made and not the earlier ones but the latest ones made in
the past 6 months since i did a re set on my computer - very odd it is
yea i make dreams and post not really knowing what you guys
end up with , but i don't have people complaing that they are bad..
I use Sony Vegas Movie Studio to make most of my Dreams ...
gonna try simple movie maker next i think and keep them smaller file ..
I run vista home premium 32-bit (other pc stats above)
Reply #9 Tuesday, May 5, 2009 1:18 AM
Programs that may effect or add to my problem i have installed are:
Jet Audio media player
winamp
sony vegas movie studio 9.0
pinnacle 12 movie studio
ultra media player
vegas movie studio plat 7.0
dvd video soft
muvee producer 6.0
real player
roxio
could be others too effecting codecs ...... lol to anyone who can figure this out for me ...
Reply #16 Tuesday, May 5, 2009 1:49 AM
there ya go 6 pages of stuff
click to enlarge them to read............... lol .... 
Reply #17 Tuesday, May 5, 2009 7:56 PM
WOW, that's quite a few codecs.
I figure you need all of the media programs you have installed, but if you don't use all of the Roxio stuff, I would trim that install down some.
I suggest disabling the codecs I outlined in red. The programs that installed them should still run fine since they will default to the Microsoft MPEG2 codec that came with Home Premium. Choose a static wallpaper and reboot after you disable them then try a dream once it boots back up.
By the way...did I mention you have a lot of codecs loaded? 
Reply #18 Wednesday, May 6, 2009 12:50 AM
Thanks CarGuy1 , soon as i have time to deal with it
i'll give it another try
busy now setting up 2 computers
with win7 RC1 - got vistors coming this weekend
and the kids will want the computers ready so
maybe next week i can play with the codec problem
when i do , i'll post again here and let you know what happened
thanks again ............... azdude ....
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Reply #1 Monday, May 4, 2009 1:57 AM
Download latest drivers.
Go through deskscapes faqs at stardock.
https://www.stardock.com/products/deskscapes/faq.asp