video preview feature error?
 

When i try to preview some video that im downloading i get a very annoying error message...[[[Windows media player cannot play the file.the player might not support the file type or might not support the codec that was used to compress the file]]]...How can i get rid of this problem? It only does this on some vids, not all.

Thank~

Try one of these codec packs: XP Codec Pack 2.0.6, K-Litecode Codec Pack. They both work well for WMP.

Also try VLC media player, it has the codecs built in and is very reliable. I keep it on hand just for files that won't play right in WMP. It's a good back up for other players.

More info: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/tips-t...p3-fixers.html

The vista codec pac might be better for Vista...;)
Vista Codec Package v4.4.4 (freeware)

Mind you, the Windows Media Player is quite "naff" when it comes to previewing, the VLC media player is much better. For example, you can preview as little as 5% of a video download with VLC but I personally like to wait until I have 10% of a download.


UK Bob