Can't play movies on my PC!

[MunkeyBoy]

If I download a movie on my computer, I have no problems with the download I just can't seem to play it! The file saves to my desktop but my windows media player doesn't open. Anyone know how I can open my media player? If I click on it, it doesn't do anything. I'm confused!

[Mattk]

when u sau media player doesnt open i take it you mean after youve double clicked on it ? you dont just expect it to jump into action !!! what file types are the movies ? they may be compatible with another player only ie .mov files for quicktime

[MunkeyBoy]

It used to just jumo into action! Any idea where I can download real player for free too?

[Mattk]

www.real.com

[SteveD]

I understand that, if you download Realplayer direct from Real.com, it is full of spyware. A better option is to go to www.bbc.co.uk and download their spyware-free version from there.

[Raydude]

what is the file name or url or file extension file.rm or file.ram or file.asx or file.qt or file.mpg or file.avi....