embeded WMP9 problem

[mysterio2099]

I used this code on my page:



http://sc.msw2.co.uk/thecode.txt




This video is normally 320x240, but I stretched it to 800x368 (as you can see in the code). It uses a WMP9 codec.

My problem is, on some computers the video will stretch properly (does not show the WMP logo), but on others it will be stretched to the 368 height, but will not be stretched wide (and does show the WMP logo).

I have no idea why this is happening. I have never used this code previous to now, so it may be the code?

Windows 2000 #1: works fine (my computer)
Windows XP : works incorrectly
Windows 2000 #2: works incorrectly

Please help

[kram 2.0]

I've had that problem too - but it was an embed mp3 file. What it was was that the Windows Media Player versions were outdated on the ones that it didn't work...some actually angrily came up to me and demanded me an explanation why MSIE6 crashed . I would try again on WinXP with a newer WinMedia Player...if it's new, make sure that the browser is MSIE6SP1.

Hope that helps,
kram

[mysterio2099]

This is actually on my website (open globaly of course), so I can't check every computer. I'll just have to put that the site requires this. Maybe that will help out, but I can't be for sure. I will sure try it.

If there are any other solutions (from anyone), please say so.

[kram 2.0]

Well, I would try my solution first - see if that works. It happened with me, might be different there. I'd just make sure, as there still might be a coding solution that could fix it - I'll post it here if I find any solutions.

kram

[mysterio2099]

The only bad thing is not all the visitors to my site contact me (none actually), so I can't really get great feedback on how this solution works. I can get a few responses from friends, but that's about it.

[kstatefan40]

This isnt a full solution to your problem, but it might start you looking in the right direction. Since its 2am here, I am just gonna post the idea i had, and in the morning i will look for an answer for you.

Check with m$ and see if the is a javascript (or similar) code that will test for the lastest version of WMP. If there is, a simple if / else statement could be used similar to this:

if (WMP_detect == true) {
Play WMP file
}
else {
Tell the user to download the newest version of WMP
}

That code is just to demonstrate what i mean. It is a PHP version of it, but it might point you in the direction that i am thinking. I will post with a more full-proof way in the morning, if I find one.

Sorry if this is confusing. Its late here... so I will post back in the morning when i am awake.

[mysterio2099]

That sounds like it would work great. But I don't know java or PHP. The code I used for the site was given to me by a friend.

If you could help me with this code idea you have, it'd be great. I'd gladly test it out.