i downloaded some vedio files but am unable to play them because apparently i don't have the "format" for it...what should i do?
i have real player, quick time, windows media player...all three are unable to play that file :(
2007-03-30 03:33:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Try downloading WInamp, this program plays a wide variety of video formats...
www.winamp.com
2007-03-30 04:01:54 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could download and install Media Player Classic, it supports a wider array of video file types than the players you listed.
2007-03-30 10:39:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is to make sure which format of video file you got. Right click on video it will open Property click on it and look at Type/Kind of file: FLV/SWF or WAV, or whatever. When you will know its kind it will be easy to decide if you have to download codic or not.
Do you have Macro media flash installed on you PC?
If you like tell me the type of video file or send me nihon94@yahoo.com
2007-03-30 10:50:55 · answer #3 · answered by Ari 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an article at;
http://www.goitexpert.com/entry.cfm?entry=Understanding-Codecs-and-Getting-Downloaded-Video-Files-to-Play-with-Sound-and-Video
That explains what the problem is, what to do, where to find the software etc.
Video files basically have "drivers" which interpret the compression of the video files. Without the proper driver to interpret the compression, then the file won't play properly.
2007-03-30 10:40:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to download k-lite codec, it can make your windows media player supports many formats, and it will install media player classic to your pc, it can also can watch a lot of videos.
2007-03-30 10:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by FantasyWeapon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try downloading the player from this website http://www.videolan.org/
it does a great job on almost every format
2007-03-30 11:42:20 · answer #6 · answered by disco legend zeke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need the video format, and then download the codec.
Email me, and I'll walk you through it.
2007-03-30 10:37:15 · answer #7 · answered by Raidon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋