DivX/AVI Video creator

Does anyone know where I could get a program that would allow me to create video files of my desktop screen?

Try Camtasia Studio, I hear it`s the best around.

http://www.techsmith.com/products/studio/default.asp?CMP=KAC-CGoogle

Jason.

Any freeware or open source alternatives? It's only a small experiment I'm working on :)

VirtualDub.

How do you use VirtualDub? I couldn't get it to record anything.

RTFM?

I think you want to capture the actions on your desktop in a avi file? There are several free solutions, eg.
Gamecam light:
http://www.planetgamecam.com/
Fraps:
http://www.fraps.com/download.php