What versions of CamStudio are available? The current version of CamStudio is 2.7.4 r354 and is the latest version since we last checked. This is the full offline installer setup file for PC. This site has hosted other versions of it in the past such as 2.7, 2.6, 2.5, 2.3 and 2.1. At the moment, only the latest version is available.
“Hi, I recorded some new tricks that I discovered on my desktop using CamStudio that created AVI file and saved it on computer hard drive. However, when I tried to play that AVI file by clicking on it, the video refused to play by showing some error. By any means the AVI file has turned corrupt and I’m not able to fix this issue. Can anyone please suggest me how to fix CamStudio AVI file that is not playing on Windows PC? Please suggest some useful method to resolve error showing AVI file in CamStudio.”
- CamStudio is an open-source screen-capture video recording software which is great to create short tutorials, capture your gaming action, record your web-based activity, and much more. The software renders videos in an AVI format. It can also convert these AVIs into Flash Video format, embedded in SWF files.
- CamStudio يتمكن من تسجيل جميع الأنشطة التي تحدث على الشاشة وأي نشاط صوتي على جهاز الكمبيوتر الخاص بك، وإنشاء ملفات فيديو AVI بالمعايير الصناعية، كما يمكنه باستخدامSWF Producer المدمج تحويل جميع ملفات.
- CamStudio Reference Manual. CamStudio is a program with powerful features to record the activities taking place on your computer screen. The movie will be recorded as Flash (SWF) or AVI format. CamStudio is completely free, simple to install, easy to use. You can record the entire computer screen, or an area of the screen of your choice.
CamStudio is one of the excellent programs designed to record screen output on computer (screencast) with audio narration in the form of movie. It is able to record all screen activities along audio and creates an AVI video file. One can even convert output AVI file into other standard video file formats during record process on CamStudio. However, recorded AVI file in CamStudio can get corrupt in number of ways and render inaccessibility of video file.
Few possible factors that damage CamStudio AVI files are:
- Virus Attacks: AVI files created with CamStudio can get corrupt by incursion of harmful viruses like Trojan Horse, Worm, etc. that get downloaded along CamStudio application while downloading from internet
- Codec Error: Codec or Compression – decompression program is used to encode and decode digital data stream like AVI file on computers. If the system is not installed with right Codec, then AVI file may stop playing by displaying Codec error
- Malfunctioning of CamStudio: Irregularities in the working of CamStudio due to software conflicts; abrupt termination of application or system shutdown due to power loss while recording AVI file will corrupt that video file
- Hard Drive Issues: Presence of bad sectors on hard drive where AVI file is saved, file system corruption on hard drive due to any logical error, impact of third party applications installed on system drive, etc. can result in corrupting AVI files recorded with CamStudio
AVI video files created using CamStudio on Windows computer may become unplayable / inaccessible in above scenarios. Nevertheless, there is nothing to worry much because excellent alternative AVI file fixing tool can resolve corrupt / damaged CamStudio AVI videos with simple process.
Fixing CamStudio AVI files:
As said above, Yodot AVI Repair program can mend unplayable AVI files created using CamStudio on Windows PC. This software is made up of futuristic modules to easily and safely fix corrupted AVI video file that shows various errors like invalid file format, Codec error, CRC error and many more and reject to play. It’s read-only repair process is capable of fixing AVI as well as DivX and XviD video file formats without any trouble. Apart from CamStudio, the program is also able to repair Sony Vegas AVI files on both Windows and Mac platforms. Windows version of the software can be utilized on computers / laptops running with Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2008 and 2003 OS versions. On the other hand, Mac version is flexible to work on Mac machines like Mac Mini, iMac, MacBook, etc. functioning with Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion and Mavericks OS X versions.
Given here are simple steps that guide you to perform CamStudio AVI file repair:
- Download the software on your Windows computer where CamStudio recorded AVI video file is saved
- Install the program and run it to start the repair process
- In main screen browse for your damaged AVI video that needs to be repaired
- After selecting required AVI file, click on ‘Repair’ button to ignite scanning process
- Software scans chosen AVI video file to fix all its errors in just little time span
- After completion of scanning process, repaired AVI video will be shown on screen along with its file description
- Preview the video if required and save it to any new desired location on computer drive
Important Note:
- Do not terminate CamStudio in between while recording AVI video
- Install the system with right Codec before playing CamStudio AVI files
- Empower the system with influential anti-virus program to evade harmful viruses
What is CamStudio?
CamStudio is a very questionable free open source program that is known to be supported by deceptive and intrusive advertisements and malicious software installers. This program has quite a wrap sheet. In 2013 and 2014 it was noted that malicious code had been contained in some binaries of the software and that their official website was infected with the Artemis!0FEA2B12900D trojan. This type of behavior has not changed since. The program is still known to contain malware and bundle with potentially unwanted programs and adware such as Crazy Score.
CamStudio is a threat to your privacy and possibly a sign of a severe malware infection. The internet security community strongly recommends that you remove CamStudio if you find it installed on your machine or attached to your internet browser as a browser add-on or extension and use reputable Antivirus or Anti-Malware software to eradicate any malicious files.
The program can be manually downloaded from a variety of locations on the web. It is not recommended to download CamStudio.
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- The CamStudio extension can read and change all your data on the websites you visit and read and change your browsing history.
- The CamStudio extension can manage your apps, extensions, downloads, and themes.
- CamStudio bundles with other potentially unwanted programs and malware.
- CamStudio is usually bundled inside installers and downloaders distributed as dubious torrents or as freeware programs distributed by websites similar to download.com and softonic.com.
- CamStudio injects visited webpages with pop-up and in-text advertisements.
- CamStudio makes unwanted changes to existing Windows settings and schedules new tasks which allow it to run every time Windows starts and check to see if the program has been disabled. If the program is disabled it will enable itself.
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How to remove CamStudio (Removal)
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Option 1: Automatically remove CamStudio with Malwarebytes
1. We recommend that you write down the toll free number below in case you run into any issues while removing this infection. Our techs will kindly assist you with any problems you may face.
2.Download and install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.
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3. Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software once it has finished installing.
4. Make sure that Malwarebytes has been updated. To ensure it is updated click Update Now on the Dashboard.
5. Click the large Scan Now button on the dashboard to perform a scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.
6. When the scan is complete click the Remove Selected button and then click the Finish button or restart your computer if Malwarebytes suggests that you do so.
[note align=”left”]If you are still having issues removing CamStudio we suggest that use a second opinion scanner such as HitmanPro 3 to locate and remove any computer infection that may be present. You may also proceed to option 2 below and view our additional tips to remove CamStudio.[/note]
Option 2: Manually remove CamStudio
How to uninstall CamStudio
1. Open Windows Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.
2. Click Uninstall a program (or Add and remove program) in the Programs section.
3. Search for CamStudio in the list of installed programs and select it with your mouse, then click Uninstall. You can also double click CamStudio to uninstall it.
[note align=”left”]If you do not find CamStudio in your list of installed program you may need to uninstall additional programs that may have bundled with it. You can view our additional tips to remove CamStudio below.[/note]
How to remove CamStudio add-ons and extensions
Google Chrome
1. Click the Customize and control Google Chrome icon and go to More tools > Extensions.
2. Search for the CamStudio extension in the list and click the trashcan icon.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Open the Menu and click Add-ons. Funkeys driver for windows 10.
2. Search for the CamStudio add-on and click Remove.
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Apple Safari
1. Go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions.
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2. Search for the CamStudio extension in the list and click the Uninstall button.
[note align=”left”]If you do not find CamStudio in your list of add-ons and extensions you may need to remove additional attachments that may have bundled with it. You can view our additional tips to remove CamStudio below.[/note]
Tips to remove CamStudio
- If you do not find CamStudio in your list of installed programs you may need to uninstall additional programs. Additional programs may include suspicious titles that may have been contracted around the same time or after the initial infection.
- If you are still having issues removing CamStudio you should use a second opinion scanner such as HitmanPro 3. HitmanPro 3 is the best second opinion scan and removal tool. It can be used to locate and remove remaining threats.
- If you need help our tech support team is standing by 24 hours a day. You can reach tech support at: 1-888-986-8411.