need help with downloaded video clip

aka estie | 13:33 Sun 06th Nov 2005 | Technology

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I just downloaded a video clip, and when I click on the file to play it, windows media player opens up and it only plays the audio. How can I view the video as well? Any help would be much appreciated!

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alan30

Check you have latest version 10 (open player and click on help - about windows media player for vsersion info). Then click on help - check for updates to make sure all components are loaded.

aka estie

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Thanks for the advice. My friend just told me to download a VLC player, so I will try both. Wish me luck!

bobjim1705

Could be that it's an DivX or XVid encoded. Is it an .avi file?
If so, download DivX player for free (www.divx.com) for all your avi file playing needs.

bobjim1705

The above post should read "Could be that it's an DivX or XVid encoded FILE."
It's the keyboards fault!

aka estie

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I hate to admit my ignorance, but I have no idea. All it says under file type is "video clip". How can I check what type of file it is? Thanks!

Jicarilla

can't you get into it's properties box and see what it says?

bobjim1705

If it says 'Video Clip' (as opposed to Movie Clip) then it's probably an .avi file.
If you've downloaded DivX, use that to play it instead of Windows Media Player.

aka estie

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All is well with the world. I was able to play it through the VLC player. Thanks all!

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