What to Do If the "Failed to get path of 64-bit Common Files directory" Error Occurs When Installing oCam
In some cases, you may need to modify the Windows Registry to fix an oCam setting or issue. Below is a detailed explanation of how to use the Registry Editor to add the required key values.
1. Press Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type `regedit` in the Run dialog box and click the 'OK' button to launch the Registry Editor.
3. When the Registry Editor opens, follow the instructions in the video below to complete the required settings:
4. As instructed in the video, add the following Registry key values:
- CommonFilesDir: `C:\Program Files\Common Files`
- ProgramFilesDir: `C:\Program Files`
5. After adding the Registry key values, close the Registry Editor and restart your computer to apply the changes.
Because editing the Registry directly affects system settings, it is important to back up the Registry before making changes or follow the instructions in the video exactly. The added key values help oCam reference the correct file paths and can be useful for resolving certain installation or launch issues. After completing the steps, run oCam and check whether the problem has been resolved.
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Using an external codec - Using Xvid
Using an external codec - using Xvid
Go to the official Xvid website.
In the top right menu, click Xvid Video - Download. (Do not select Xvid Codec.)
Click the Download button to download it.
This is the installation screen. Just click OK.
As with the details, you can just click the Next button and proceed.
If oCam is already running, restart oCam, then click the Codec button on oCamโs main window and click the External Codec menu.
After that, check the Use External Codec checkbox and you will see the newly added Xvid MPEG-4 Codec.
Select that codec.

If you click the Settings button, you can set detailed options for the Xvid codec.
