I am downloading a video and every time I go to check the preview to make sure it's what I want it comes up saying "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." I've switched and tried using "realplayer" and the other media players in my system and it keeps coming up with the same answer. How do I figure out which media player will work and how do I go about getting this. I'm also not that computer educated so an abc approach would be appreciated. My computer is also DVD/video compatible so I don't understand this.
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rambodave I just learned that Remoc suggested VLC media player plays all types I havent got it yet but I am hope this works.

thanks I'll try that.

Hi Rambodave, Yes you can try VLC or you can dowload codec packs.
See Links below.

For XP this codec pac is very good
Download XP Codec Pack 2.0.8 - XP Codec Pack is one of the most complete codec pack

Or for Vista this pac
Vista Codec Package v4.4.7 Beta 4a (freeware)

You can also install the VLC media player, it has all the codecs pre-installed and can play just about all files...
VLC media player - Overview.

Hope this helps.

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hay Remoc if I download the VLC I could uninstall the DVX player right also dose VLC convert movies?

1st. question. Yes, and then you will have to make VLC your default player.

2nd. question. No, You will have to use something like Nero, or what I use. See link below. Very nice program.

AVS Video Tools, Video Converter, Audio Tools, Video Editor, DVD Player, DVD Copy, TV Box..

I use the Video Tools, Audio Tools, and DVD Copy.

There are Free ones out there, but.....

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ok coolnes thinks.

Thanks guys worked perfect with VLC. Says it had to repair avi connection or thread or something. Anyway works great. Thanks for the help. Much appreciated.

Hi Remoc - I've done all of the above but am still unable to play this avi - [edit]
Am I missing something or need to download some other codec?


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Might be that the files you've downloaded are fake. The network is full of them, but you can learn to avoid them and find good ones. Look up the files with Bitzi before downloading to help sort out the bad ones.

See: Recognising Fake files

And for tips on finding good files, see: How to find music..

Also did you try VLC Media Player?? And ALWAYS use BITZI to check for good Files. Hope this helps.

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