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Movie download issues
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CODECs list and alternate players for Movies I'd suggest getting a backup player such as VLC which has in-built codecs.
3. The licencing question you get when downlding copyright material means you are downlding such copyright material & the onus is on you to decide whether you should continue or not. But be aware of this:
Revert Popups to Default
4. Many wmv files will ask for licences which is a different kettle of fish! See
What you should know about WMA Files which also applies to wmv & asf files.