AVI files, a staple in the world of digital media, are susceptible to corruption, which can be a source of frustration for users. However, with the right approach, repairing corrupted AVI files is ...
Run the avi through GSpot to determine which codec the avi file uses. Then download the codec. Or you could try installing ffdshow (the alpha builds are fine) since it can decode Xvid, DivX, etc.