Why has my media player stopped playing .avi files?

It will play .wmv files and thats about it.

WMP FAQ A trouble-shooting guide for Windows Media Player problems.:
http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html

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"Martyn" <Martyn@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Why has my media player stopped playing .avi files?
>
> It will play .wmv files and thats about it.
>
>

"Martyn" wrote:

> Why has my media player stopped playing .avi files?
>
> It will play .wmv files and thats about it.
>
> it wont play mp4 or movie clip files either

try downloading www.divx.com

some avi are encoded with divx

tell me if this helps

if this doesnt help there is also another codec called xvid, I can give you
that link also

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"Martyn" <Martyn@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Why has my media player stopped playing .avi files?
>
> It will play .wmv files and thats about it.
>
>

honestly, I gave up on media player a long time ago, try GOM Player. It's
free, plays almost everything, and has a very light footprint.


"Martyn" <Martyn@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Why has my media player stopped playing .avi files?
>
> It will play .wmv files and thats about it.
>
>

"Martyn" wrote:

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>
> "Martyn" wrote:
>
> > Why has my media player stopped playing .avi files?
> >
> > It will play .wmv files and thats about it.
> >
> > it wont play mp4 or movie clip files either




I tried updating wmp with the update and it said this update is not
applicable to your system!

What shall I do now?

> >
> >
>
> I have the divx codec etc but it wont play the basic stuff.
Its also not listed in control panel to remove/repair it either. Where can i
delete it from?
>

you cant delete windows media player

I second GOMPLAYER from www.gomplayer.com

its the best player!!!

make it default for all media and just forget about media player

for audio I suggest www.winamp.com



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CHORUS:

You just format the drive , Clive
Get a New Mac , Jack
Y'don't need that crap toy, Roy
Just get yourself free
Boot from a *nix, Jix
You don't need to discuss much
Install XP, Lee
And get yourself free



"Martyn" <Martyn@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>> >
>> >
>>
>> I have the divx codec etc but it wont play the basic stuff.
> Its also not listed in control panel to remove/repair it either. Where can
> i
> delete it from?
>>

Thanks for the tip on GOM player.

It seems to do all I want and more.

No need for media player now.

If I could delete it I would.

I second GOMPLAYER from www.gomplayer.com

its the best player!!!

make it default for all media and just forget about media player

for audio I suggest www.winamp.com

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50 Ways to leave your Vista....

CHORUS:

You just format the drive , Clive
Get a New Mac , Jack
Y'don't need that crap toy, Roy
Just get yourself free
Boot from a *nix, Jix
You don't need to discuss much
Install XP, Lee
And get yourself free



"Martyn" <Martyn@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Martyn" wrote:
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>>
>>
>> "Martyn" wrote:
>>
>> > Why has my media player stopped playing .avi files?
>> >
>> > It will play .wmv files and thats about it.
>> >
>> > it wont play mp4 or movie clip files either
>
>
>
>
> I tried updating wmp with the update and it said this update is not
> applicable to your system!
>
> What shall I do now?

Gomplayer puts the Microsoft giant and its crappy media player11 to shame..

Its about 1000 times better...

I hope MS never buys gomplayer though..

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CHORUS:

You just format the drive , Clive
Get a New Mac , Jack
Y'don't need that crap toy, Roy
Just get yourself free
Boot from a *nix, Jix
You don't need to discuss much
Install XP, Lee
And get yourself free



"Martyn" <Martyn@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Why has my media player stopped playing .avi files?
>
> It will play .wmv files and thats about it.
>
>

What specifically happens when you try to use it to play AVI files?

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"Martyn" <Martyn@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Why has my media player stopped playing .avi files?
>
> It will play .wmv files and thats about it.
>
>