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WinAVI Troubles...
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punknudle
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13. May 2007 @ 15:48 |
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Whenever I try to convert a movie using WinAVI it gets about halfway through, then shuts my computer down. I've tried a bunch of different files, and all the output formats. It also does it with other converters, but WinAVI is my main one. Anyone know what might be causing thator hiw to fix it? Thanks for any help.
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13. May 2007 @ 18:32 |
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PC could be overheating - one reason it will shut down.
Transcoding is pretty cpu intensive too.
When's the last time you cleaned out inside the case? Dust can accumulate quite a bit. If you haven't done any cleaning open up the case and get the dust out. Canned air is good, a vacuum hose - just be careful around the boards. Clear dust away from the fans.
Keeping up on the other maintenance like disc cleanup, disc defrag, registry cleaner and virus scans? If you haven't done them recently do them. Here's a good free registry cleaner - ccleaner. Use the issues and cleaner options. It does a better job imho of the disc cleanup then the windows utility.
If you're multitasking when using WinAVI etc don't and close any unneeded programs.
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13. May 2007 @ 19:00 |
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Hello. You might also wanna try tuneup utilities; there is a free trial. I swear by it. It will defrag and clean your registry, free up hardisk space, even shred stuff that you want to delete. Try googling it.
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punknudle
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14. May 2007 @ 01:02 |
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I cleaned my hard drive up using ccleaner, cleaned the case out real good, disk defragged, and still have same problem. Here is a list of all proccesses running on my pc. I'm nit sure which ones I can stop and which ones I can't, if u could help me out with that I'd be most appreciative. Tnanks...
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punknudle
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14. May 2007 @ 01:09 |
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14. May 2007 @ 04:24 |
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Well i would start with that limewire.exe 72,000 memory ouch!!! you must remember as well that you will need a good amount of ram and HDD space to convert your files..
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14. May 2007 @ 09:26 |
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As chop2113 pointed out - stop the lime wire. If you have it set to run on start - stop it. start>run>msconfig.
LimeWire is not known for being virus/trojan etc free - have you run a virus scan? Looks like your running MacAfee.
I'd also suggest going to trendmicro.com and running the free housecall to see if it picks up anything after the virus scan.
What are your pc specs - like processor and ram?
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punknudle
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14. May 2007 @ 16:10 |
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Yeah, I knew Limewire, forgot it was running when I did that. I don't run it while I'm converting, though. The PC is a Pentium 4 2.80 GHz, 504 MB RAM. Virus scan came up all clear, cleaned out spyware. I'm real paranoid about that stuff, I run those scans once a day. Should I try an uninstall/reinstall, see if maybe something in the program itself is broken. Thanks for your time.
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14. May 2007 @ 16:43 |
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Yeah do a reinstall of WinAVI to the latest version.
Your specs look fine.
What other ones shut down the pc too?
Anything change pc since this started happening?
Might what to test the ram to - here's a free one if you need one - MemTest
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14. May 2007 @ 17:06 |
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I would also look into adding some more RAM. It could save you more headaches down the road and improve your performance.Im sure your aware not to multitask while converting but just your system alone is going to be eating up atleast half (if not more...) of your memory and that wont leave much left for you to use while transcoding..
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punknudle
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15. May 2007 @ 16:57 |
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Reinstalled WINAVI, Memory is good, same thing though. I'm at a total loss, can't figure it out. Thanks for all you guys help, but I'm guessing it's time to give it up. Don't know what else to do. Thanks again.
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15. May 2007 @ 18:03 |
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Yeah this one is puzzling.
Try this free one - DivXtoDVD.
Last thing I can think of right now is the video card - check and see if the drivers are up to date.
Some programs like the Nero (never used winavi) use directx 9.0c for some video stuff. Check and make to see if you have at least 9.0c.
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punknudle
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16. May 2007 @ 17:15 |
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Hey ya all I got it working. Upgraded my DirectX and redid everything you all had told me before and now it works great. Thank you for all your help.
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16. May 2007 @ 18:10 |
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You're welcome punknudle
Glad to hear it's good to go now.
Happy Burning!
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16. May 2007 @ 18:53 |
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I think you should download a software to help you .
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punknudle
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17. May 2007 @ 11:57 |
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Not sure if anyone will look at this thread now that problem is but I didn't want to start a new thread just in case. When I convert using WINAVI, then burn the disk, the sides of the movie(left and right) are clipped some when I play them on my home DVD player. Is there any way to fix that or is it just something I have to deal with. I mean it's not bad, maybe an inch total, but if I can get the whole picture that would be great. Thanks for any help.
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17. May 2007 @ 12:35 |
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No we're still around :) Email notifications are great.
Not a WinAVI user but just a thought - have you tried changing the aspect ratio say to 16:9 or 4:3?
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17. May 2007 @ 14:39 |
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Im not familiar with WinAvi but i know that that TMPGEnc has different settings for 4:3 and 16:9 so definately check out the burn options.
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punknudle
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17. May 2007 @ 16:39 |
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I have it set to auto, but let me try that. Oh when I play back the converted file before I burn it on the PC the whole picture is there, it's after I burn to disk the picture is clipped. I use Nero to burn. Thanks for your suggestions, I'll give that a try.
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17. May 2007 @ 16:53 |
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Give changing the aspect ratio a go. Check the file on your hard drive b/4 you burn it.
I would think the cutting off bit lies more with WinAVI. I normally leave it set to automatic too but I use Vision or ConvertX.
Can't hurt to try another program also to see if it is WinAVI.
Keep us posted.
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17. May 2007 @ 17:20 |
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Yeah it always looks good on PC. You have to view on a TV to know the actual results. Then make your adjustments as needed. Took me a while to figure that out since every converter you use has different settings.I would think its most likely has to do with the settings.
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punknudle
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18. May 2007 @ 20:19 |
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Okay this is gonna sound dumb, but I guess it's just my TV/DVD Player or both. Cuz when I put the burned disk in the PC and play it with Nero Showtime, the whole picture shows, but is cut on my TV/DVD Player. I tried adjusting the settings on my TV and DVD Player, to no avail, but it plays full picture on PC, so I'll give a few to a few friends to try on their DVD PLayers and see what they get. Thanks again for all you guys help.
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19. May 2007 @ 07:22 |
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I'm at a loss on this one. Is your monitor widescreen and the tv's not?
May be the diff though all my monitors are widescreen and tv's aren't - can't say I noticed the movie looking clipped.
Keep us posted on how these play on your friends player.
Maybe chop2113 has some better suggestions than mine.
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19. May 2007 @ 08:02 |
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Yeah thats a tuff one. When that happened to me i found that its was a setting in my burning program that fixed the problem. I made some burns for my buddy and he had the same problem. Then we found out it was a setting in his TV. So it can be either one. And just a reminder you cant use your pc as a reference as how it will look on your TV. Like i said before it always looks good on the PC.So my suggestion is check your settings on your burn program and make a few coasters until you fix the problem. If that don't work check you TV. Some TV's have zoom functions and different 4:3 ratios and 16:9 ratios. Time to put your gloves on and do some investigating. Hope this leads you in the right direction. Good Luck.
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19. May 2007 @ 08:41 |
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I usually check them on the pc before burning just to check the quality and any audio sync issues. Quality bad, iffy etc. on pc - delete :)
Audio out of sync then I use ConvertX and check the sync bit from the converted file.
But yeah you're right chop2113 if all okay in these 2 - playing in the tv may look different so probably not a good test.
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