Can't Do AAC to AC3 with FFDSHOW: Errors Out and Closes

[dougdude9]

I have checked all the above and still didn't work. It is using amd hdmi out as the primary audio source. If I change it to something else, then it won't crash, but then of course I can't get 5.1 audio.

I even punted and said, "Well, I'll just re-encode the files that are aac to ac3." Apparently that is more complicated than I thought. All I got was an audio file.

So, I'm punting again (much like my Kansas City Chiefs do all the time) and rebuilding my laptop. However, I don't think that will work.

I simply don't understand because I'm absolutely positive I have played these aac movies before and got 5.1 audio.

If anyone else has any ideas, please let me know. Til then, I'll be rebuilding my laptop... ugh!!!... and I do IT work for living so this is the last thing I want to do when I get home from work! I think I will grab a beer while I do it!

Thanks all!
Doug