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    WMV file problem

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by sjbrian, Feb 7, 2007.

  1. sjbrian

    sjbrian Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got a WMV video file in an email.....it first it worked fine...opened and played. But now, it starts to play for a half a second and then the screen goes black in my WMP. It still shows that its playing....but the screen is black. Can anyone tell me what might be causing this?
     
    sjbrian, Feb 7, 2007
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    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Tinderbox (UK), Feb 7, 2007
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  3. sjbrian

    sjbrian Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, I've got the latest player. And I'm pretty sure I've got the latest codecs as well.
     
    sjbrian, Feb 7, 2007
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    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    Try Video Lan. After I got it, I deleted WMP all together.
     
    hehe299792458, Feb 7, 2007
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    i like media player classic for video files. works better than anything out there and doesnt include any crap
     
    tphilly1984, Feb 7, 2007
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    Lil Mayz, Feb 7, 2007
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