vista codec error. advice needed for codec 'bundle'

[gooty]

downloaded .avi plays on my XP desktop fine, but says "codec error" when i try to play on my Vista laptop.

is there a recommended 'bundle' of codecs to install to save keep getting this problem?

[Van Nugent]

We should try the DivX (http://www.divx.com/) codec first.

[gooty]

worked a treat.

many thanx VN

[Van Nugent]

Welcome, bud!