Cannot play many videos with Media Player

glen4cindy · 21 Jul 2009

Ever since I updated my laptop with 7 RC, I have not been able to play many types of video files. One example is this link:

http://www.launchcomplexmodels.com/D...iter-246v2.mov

I never had a problem playing video files under XP. If .mov is an unplayable file using Windows Media Player, what can I install that will allow me to play these types of files?

Thanks.

ciphernemo · 21 Jul 2009

This could be because it's a video with the QuickTime codec and in the QuickTime format (*.mov). Try installing Apple QuickTime.

Also, are you attempting to play this directly (ie: off your hard drive) or through your browser? If through a browser, you'd need the right browser plug-in for it. QuickTime will install both.

Jacee · 21 Jul 2009

See if NCH software will work for you. Download the free version of Prism:
Video Converter Software - Convert AVI MOV WMV FLV Video Files

masterB · 21 Jul 2009

Try QuickTime Alternative
QuickTime Alternative will allow you to play QuickTime files (.mov, .qt, .3gp and other extensions) without having to install the official QuickTime Player. It also supports QuickTime content that is embedded in webpages.

Free-Codecs.com : QuickTime Alternative 2.9.0 : QuickTime Alternative will allow you to play QuickTime files (.mov, .qt and other extensions) without having to install the official QuickTime Player.

Same thing for real media files if you need it:

Real Alternative will allow you to play RealMedia files without having to install Real Player/RealOne Player.
Free-Codecs.com :: Download Real Alternative 1.90 : Real Alternative will allow you to play RealMedia files without having to install RealPlayer/RealOne Player

billdo · 21 Jul 2009

Install Win7 Codecs by Sharky. They were put together especially for W7 and use native W7 Media player.
IF you are using W7x64 you will notice a tab at the top of the page for "64bit components".Install also after install initial W7 Codecs.

You can find them here:
Shark007.net - Windows 7 Codecs

You should no longer have problems playing any type of video

7echno7im · 21 Jul 2009

I have always used k-lite. It is a nice and neat pack of hand selected codecs.... no fillers.

Free-Codecs.com : Download K-Lite Codec Pack 5.0.0 FULL, K-Lite Codec Pack 5.0.0 STANDARD, K-Lite Codec Pack 5.0.0 BASIC : K-Lite Codec Pack is a collection of codecs and related tools

or not · 21 Jul 2009

try vlc, it's all i use

banderz777 · 21 Jul 2009

I just downloaded his vid, and I had no problem playing it in the media player.

zigzag3143 · 21 Jul 2009

glen4cindy said:

Ever since I updated my laptop with 7 RC, I have not been able to play many types of video files. One example is this link:

http://www.launchcomplexmodels.com/D...iter-246v2.mov

I never had a problem playing video files under XP. If .mov is an unplayable file using Windows Media Player, what can I install that will allow me to play these types of files?

Thanks.

Its a *.mov. It will play in wmp, vlc,quicktime, etc. If wmp isnt displaying properly you should remove every codec in sight. Did it work on previous vers of win 7?

Ken

masterB · 21 Jul 2009

banderz777 said:

I just downloaded his vid, and I had no problem playing it in the media player.

LOL you are right! Cool clip too :)