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    Problems playing .wmv

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by soldier0316, Apr 1, 2009.

  1. soldier0316

    soldier0316 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi guys, I'm currently using Niceplayer as my media player and perian codec pack. I have no problems playing any other files but for some odd reason I can never play .wmv :confused: Any help would be appreciated.
     
    soldier0316, Apr 1, 2009
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    I used Flip4Mac in combination with Quicktime, but nowadays VLC is doing a fine job in playing .WMV files on the macbook

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Apr 1, 2009
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  3. diggy

    diggy Notebook Deity

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    +1 on Flip4Mac and QT. I havent had too many .wmv files to view, but when I did Flip4Mac did the trick.
     
    diggy, Apr 1, 2009
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  4. directeuphorium

    directeuphorium Notebook Evangelist

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    vlc for all your video needs
     
    directeuphorium, Apr 1, 2009
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  5. jjahshik32

    jjahshik32 Notebook Deity

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    If its .wmv hd files you cannot play them. Well it will play but no sound will come out.
     
    jjahshik32, Apr 1, 2009
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  6. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    i use VLC. and QuickTime+Flip4Mac

    flip4mac is microsoft's official wmv port to mac. it will also support wmv playback via internet.
     
    wobble987, Apr 1, 2009
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  7. Captain Fail

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    THIS. If I need to view a wmv I just download it and let VLC play it.

    VLC FTW! :cool:
     
    Captain Fail, Apr 1, 2009
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  8. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    VLC is the best way to go...
     
    doh123, Apr 1, 2009
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  9. soldier0316

    soldier0316 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thank you guys! :)
     
    soldier0316, Apr 2, 2009
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  10. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Just a quick head up, VLC Media Player 0.9.9 just being released with many improvements for OS X environment.

    Change log:

    Decoders:
    * Experimental new decoder for Real Video 3.0 & 4.0

    Demuxers:
    * Various fixes related to real demuxer

    Mac OS X Interface:
    * Fixed circumstances, which could lead to an empty Information panel
    - Note that VLC will show information on the currently _selected_ item
    instead of the currently _playing_ item, if the playlist is visible in the
    main controller window.
    * Fixed multiple UTF8 issues in the Streaming / Exporting Wizard

    Mac OS X Port:
    * Improved video playback performance on Intel-based Macs

    New Localizations:
    * Indonesian
    * Bengali
    * Updates of other localizations

    Various bugfixes:
    * Support for receiving RTP packets on odd port numbers.
    * Lots of small bugfixes.
    * Correct Fullscreen behaviour on Multi-Screen setups on Windows
    * Telnet fixes on Windows
    * Resampling fixes when transcoding

    http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc/

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Apr 2, 2009
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  11. Luke1708

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    i use vlc and flip4mac. these work perfectly ok for me.
     
    Luke1708, Apr 2, 2009
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  12. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I use vlc and flip4mac
     
    Luke1708, May 11, 2009
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  13. crbauhs

    crbauhs Notebook Geek

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    Vlc Ftw!!!
     
    crbauhs, May 11, 2009
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  14. MKang25

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    To bad gom player doesnt work on mac, such an awesome media player on windows :(
     
    MKang25, May 11, 2009
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  15. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    I'm very accustomed to the Quicktime and Flip4Mac, as it is great for any .WMV you can find. ;) VLC and F4M is also a good combo, and supports tons of video codecs. Also, you might want to get Perian, as that is a good tool to have, just in case. ;)
     
    Colton, May 11, 2009
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