I'm trying to watch an mp4 file that I downloaded and it won't let me watch it. It says that the format will not play, or else the "codec" is incorrect. How do I get the right codec?
2007-02-08 04:44:41 · 7 answers · asked by bluebelly83 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Your machine simply doesn't have the CODECS to play the file.
Go to http://www.free-codecs.com , download and install any of the codec packs available, and you'll have no trouble at all playing anything.
I like the K=Lite Codec packs myself. I've never had a problem playing anything in Windows media player.
2007-02-08 04:50:27 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Media Player doesnt support the playback of MP4's as per the below link. I use Real Player and it plays them fine.
2007-02-08 04:49:04 · answer #2 · answered by nc_hull 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can play back .mp4 media files in Windows Media Player when you install DirectShow-compatible MPEG-4 decoder packs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316992
2007-02-08 04:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by rodjared 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mp4 are propritary files and cannot be played on WMP who is a propriatary program itslef.
You can play your mp4 with iTune. Or a multiprotocol player like VLC. I use VLC personally and you can download it online for free. Just google :VLC multiplayer
2007-02-08 04:48:59 · answer #4 · answered by GuyNextDoor 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/
bt for MP4 download Winamp from www.winamp.com
2007-02-08 04:48:00 · answer #5 · answered by n/a 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u cant cos media player does support MP4. try itunes!
2007-02-08 04:47:51 · answer #6 · answered by LJK 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mp4 files are best played with "vlc" player ., its free and is great player with small footprint....search http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
2007-02-08 04:49:38 · answer #7 · answered by captnmatt33 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋