Windows Media Player Codecs Problem
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Windows Media Player Codecs Problem
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I'm suddenly having problems playing mpeg movies using Windows Media Player. I keep getting "Error downloading codec" with a blank screen and all you get is the sound. Doesnt matter what it is-downloaded off the net or off the camera. Havent changed any settings on it recently so not sure. Any ideas?
I'm suddenly having problems playing mpeg movies using Windows Media Player. I keep getting "Error downloading codec" with a blank screen and all you get is the sound. Doesnt matter what it is-downloaded off the net or off the camera. Havent changed any settings on it recently so not sure. Any ideas?
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It may only just be giving you problems because you have recently downloaded an update through windows update. Thinking service pack 2 or media 9 or so..... Have you tried viewing the movie while connected to the internet as then it should hopefully be able to find the codec on microsofts site?
Alternatively select the sticky at the top of the forum, usefull software (ultimate guide), media players and download the free codecs.
Alternatively select the sticky at the top of the forum, usefull software (ultimate guide), media players and download the free codecs.
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Going down to 9 might help, but if 10 cant find a codec for some reason, I dont think 9 will find it any better 
Try the links in the sticky up top for now and see how it goes, on 10. Then try 9. If not, come back and i'll suggest some other things.
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Try the links in the sticky up top for now and see how it goes, on 10. Then try 9. If not, come back and i'll suggest some other things.
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daft thought, but I noticed a few files in my library that would not play had an extra .mpg4 extension or similar. I renamed the files to .mpg and they play fine now.
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BMM389EC, I am assuming you are using IE, if so then your privacy and security settings may be set too high. Try medium for privacy and medium - low for security. Also if you are running a firewall you may have to change some settings there also to allow popups.
Try the above and if it is successful and you get your download don't forget to reset your settings to what you had previously.
Hope this helps.
Try the above and if it is successful and you get your download don't forget to reset your settings to what you had previously.
Hope this helps.
