Tim,

I've created a few AVI files and run into the same problem. What I did is compress the AVI files using RLE compression. I used SnagIt to create the AVIs, but had to switch to 16 colors in order to have access to RLE compression. Using this technique, you should be able to convert your AVI files so that they can be played with the MS Animation control.

>Hi!
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>I tried to use the MS Animation control but some AVI files it can't play.
>when I call the open() method I just get an error (unable to open file)
>on certain AVI files others work fine. Thing is all the files can be played in the media player. Can anyone explain why certain types of AVI's play and some don't?
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>PS. Is there any fry MS control that can play new ASX + AVi + MPG + WMV
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>Thanks!