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Jr0331
Feb 4, 2008, 12:40 PM
Even though I've downloaded and installed Windows Media Player 11 on my Dell Dimension 2350 PC (running Windows XP, service pack 2), I cannot get my PC to run a wmv file, either in my browser or as a stand alone file. I use Firefox as my browser, but also have Internet Explorer 7 installed on my PC.

Someone told me that I might not have the codec I need to play these files. I thought installing the Windows Media Player 11 would fix that problem, but maybe not. The bottom line I still can't get the wmv files to play.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

twinkiedooter
Feb 4, 2008, 12:42 PM
You need the codec files to properly play the files you want to. They are easily downloaded from the net.

seahwk83
Feb 4, 2008, 05:20 PM
Here is a link for xp codecs, has all codecs you need for audio and video file types
Free-Codecs.com : XP Codec Pack 2.3.4 is one of the most completed codec packs (http://www.free-codecs.com/XP_Codec_Pack_download.htm)