i just converted one of my video files to AVI and tried playing via streaming to my 360. yet it says it cant due to a missing codec or some crap like that. anyone know why?
I think there was an optional media update available on Marketplace. Can't remember for certain, as it's one of those things you setup once then forget about!
I also had to get WMP11 and Zune or something on my PC in order for the streaming to work properly
I think it's under the support section if there is one or try add-ons, not 100% sure. I had it come up as a needed update so I didn't have to search for it.
well i downloaded the "optional media update" thing and it still tells me there's a codec missing...ugh. i hope this will be solved when the fall update comes
You may need to update your computer with the essential codecs before it will work. I got the Optimal Update a couple weeks ago and it worked then. Of course I have all the codecs on my computer, too.
it's possible that since it's converted that something went wrong. try using a fresh avi file and try it again. and what are you trying to play it off of? i find using a flash drive works better than discs. also, you may need to be on xbox live before it will play the file. Mine acts like that, even though i downloaded the media update, unless im actually signed on to live, it wont let me play avi files.
well i just solved all my codec problems by using Tversity, i forgot all about it. no need to convert anything anymore. but thanks for the help everyone!
FYI, you can play AVI files on the Xbox 360 without a codec if you are watching the video from a portable device (USB). However, I did not know about this codec you guys are talking about so I'm going to go download it, lol.
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