What Causes AVI File Corruption?

The corrupting of an AVI file is caused by factors such as incomplete file transfer, abrupt shutdown of the computer, storage device error, incomplete download, application crash, and damage to the sectors in the drive. The problem could be manifested through the failure of the video to play, its freezing at a certain point, absence of sound, frame distortion, or wrong playback time. You should ensure that you make a backup copy of the original AVI file before doing any repair since there is a chance that you might end up editing the only copy you have. Also try playing the video using another media player to determine whether the problem is due to incompatibility.