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...the files are NOT actually AVIC, but are simply standard .MP4 or .AVI files given the AVIC extension by the recording device. Try changing the file extension from .avic to .mp4 or .avi

This does work, but only rarely.

Another choice is to play the AVIC on whatever app recorded it, and to then use a screen recorder.

Before I down load anything from the internet (or even open an email link) I run it through the VIrusTotal site where it is scanned by between 80 and ~100 malware scanners.

A few years ago The Google bought VT, but I've not noticed any decrease in function. Basic use is free. One can sign up for an account. NO ACCOUNT on the interweb is safe, VT's paid account database was hacked and some important clients — FBI, NSA, US Cybercommand — had data exposed.

However if you don't have an account, you cannot get hacked

Here's the VT site address:
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload