Why Won't My AVI Files Stream from Windows 7 PC to Chromebook?

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The discussion centers on the inability to stream AVI files from a Windows 7 PC to a Chromebook, while MP4 files stream successfully. Users suggest converting AVI files to MP4 format as a solution, as AVI files often have higher bandwidth requirements due to minimal or no compression. The conversion to MP4 not only facilitates streaming but also reduces file sizes, making it a more efficient option for media playback on Chromebooks.

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I'm trying to stream media from my windows 7 PC to my chromebook. I followed the instructions on this page to set it up, but I'm having problems with avi files. mp4 files stream properly, but avi files are downloaded, not streamed. Does anyone know how to fix this problem?

Thanks in advance!
 
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Assuming your .avi files have minimal or no compression, the issue is that the required bandwidth is too high to stream them to your chromebook. Convert / compress an .avi file to .mp4 and compare the difference in the sizes of the files.
 

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