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10-26-2002, 07:56 AM
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Help wth Windows Media Player
Hi All,
I'm running WMP 6.4.07.1124 and would like to be able to play *.wmv format files. I poked around at MS's site and got the impression that this format should be supported in 6.4. But, I can't find how to update 6.4. I do Not want to run / install WMP 7.x. When I allow 6.4 access to the Internet, it tries to install 7.x, so I abort the process. Any ideas?? Thanks! TwoRails |
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10-26-2002, 10:46 AM
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have you went into options under tools and see if its checked? im using beta 9 version. pretty cool. why dont you want to upgrade?
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10-26-2002, 11:04 AM
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Hi wolfie,
I just tried the options thing. I went down the list carefully, but I didn't see any options for playing a .wmv format. I don't really want to update because: 1) I tried 7.x once, flat just didn't like it. I like the leanness of 6.4 2) My understanding is it takes about a whopping gig of drive space for all the bells and whistles that I don't want / need. While I have a total of 200 gigs, my 'C' Drive is only 6 gigs. 3) I can't really remember hearing / reading a good review about it. Even TechTV / the Screen Savers didn't like it, and I'm thusly influenced. 4) Can't uninstall it (or is that DirectX??) If I tried it again, could I dump it?? ~~ I am open for persuasion(s) to try it...  TwoRails |
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10-26-2002, 11:40 AM
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sorry being dumb on this one is this for playing movies?
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10-26-2002, 11:46 AM
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Ya, wolfie. I was at a site this morning that showed how to unlock a 2200+ but the .avi wasn't an .avi, it was a .wmv. Sure would like to watch it, but .....
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10-26-2002, 11:50 AM
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have you tried this http://download.com.com/3000-2194-10....html?tag=list
it might help. i use it for playing movies. wolfie |
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10-26-2002, 12:10 PM
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I checked out their site, but found no info an all the types of files it could / could not play (avi, mov, qt, mpgI, etc...) Any idea?
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10-26-2002, 12:46 PM
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i just use the codac part and media player, i uncheck there player when downloading. got a link to the movie? i'll see if it works on mine.
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10-26-2002, 02:05 PM
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Hey Tworails, I use the same version and have no problems watching wmv. Have you went to view/options/formats and made sure windows media audio/video file is checked? HTH
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10-26-2002, 02:14 PM
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I play .wmv with 6.4 no problem - I'm with ya on the screw the upgrade theory.
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10-26-2002, 03:17 PM
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Well, here's the link to test out. I feel a little silly, as the site sez you need to install "Xvid" drivers to play it. I blew right past it the first time...... Dooh!!
 Does anyone know about "Xvid" ?? Like are they compatible with 6.4? or is a higher version required? Does anyone have a link to a "normal" .wmv file so I can test watch it?? TwoRails |
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