need help with .srt file and .avi file

[needshelp]

So recently i downloaded a movie (L'auberge Espagnole) that is in french. Its a .AVI so i also downloaded DiVX player to watch it. While surfing the web i found out that you can add subtitles to a movie by putting a .srt file into a folder with the .avi file, making sure they are both named the same. I did this, and the subtitles DO work, BUUUT, they slow the movie down, it gets all jumpy and the audio is off. When i play the movie without the subtitles it works fine. I am wondering if there is a way to stop the addition of the .srt file from slowing down the .avi file. I have tried two different .srt files and i also made sure that the times were correct by opening them both in word and looking at the sequencing. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

[hellnoire]

How much ram do you have in your computer? You might not have enough to have the two working together without studdering. Is it only this movie that stutters?

[needshelp]

I think i have 1 gig of ram (not sure how to check that, running a dell latitude d610). And yes it is only the movie, the subtitles run fine.

[hellnoire]

Download Everest Free, then post what it says about your CPU, video card and Ram, please. I might be asking you to upgrade, based on what it is. I'm going to avoid that though, until we take a look. It's going to look something like this, to warn you though.

[needshelp]

this is what the everest thing says. (see attachments)

[hellnoire]

I can't make out any information, would you be able to copy and paste what it says?

[needshelp]

yeah, haha, sorry, didn't check to see how small it would be. ummm...
Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 3
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name SUNOL-GRAD2
User Name Joshua

Motherboard:
CPU Type Mobile Intel Pentium M 750J, 1866 MHz (14 x 133)
Motherboard Name Dell Latitude D610
Motherboard Chipset Intel Alviso-G i915GM
System Memory 1527 MB (DDR2 SDRAM)
BIOS Type Phoenix (10/02/05)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family (128 MB)
Video Adapter Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family (128 MB)
3D Accelerator Intel GMA 900
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB]
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB]
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB]

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - AC'97 Audio Controller [B-1]

Storage:
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 2653
Disk Drive SAMSUNG MP0804H (80 GB, 5400 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
Optical Drive SAMSUNG CDRW/DVD SN-324S (DVD:8x, CD:24x/24x/24x DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 76300 MB (26575 MB free)

Input:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse Alps Touch Pad

Network:
Network Adapter Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller
Network Adapter Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection (192.168.0.115)
Modem Conexant D110 MDC V.92 Modem

Peripherals:
Printer hp deskjet 6122 series
Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer
Printer SnagIt 8
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - USB Universal Host Controller [B-1]
USB2 Controller Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - Enhanced USB2 Controller [B-1]
Battery Microsoft AC Adapter
Battery Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery
Battery Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery

[hellnoire]

Alright, you've got a pretty good system. It's not the best or top of the line, but it's good enough that we will not need to upgrade it.

Why don't we try using VideoLan Player (aka VLC)? I'm thinking your DivX player might be using a lot of resources, so it might be worth the shot to switch to something that uses less.

[Raymond]

You didn't mention what software did you use to watch the video with subtitle. VLC player is a very good one, try it.

[needshelp]

thank you so much! Downloaded the VLC player and it works perfect now! =]