How to display a video mp4 on Windows Media Player

I have a file on a USB key that I need to see, but it will not play Windows Media Player. How can I get to read or change the format?

As Sorin has suggested, you can use VLC to play the file.

If you insist on using WMP, download and install this codec pack. I used it several times before, and I have repeatedly recommended. It causes no problems, and it works fine.

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