Windows media player will not play the downloaded video

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I have downloaded vidieo who said its format WMV but trying to play it. An error that says its not formatted correctly or support. How can I solve this problem? Thank you... Charles...

Hello

As I understand it, while playing the downloaded in Windows Media Player video receive error message "correct format or support. I suggest you follow the troubleshooting steps to check if this may help.

1. don't you make changes on the computer before the show?
2 is the issue confined to a video file?

3. What is the file format?
4. What is the exact error message?
5. where did you download the video?

A list of the video formats supported by Windows
Information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992

Method 1:
Run the fix it and check.
Solve the problems of Windows Media Player video and other media or library
http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_media_player_diagnostic/


Method 2:
You may need to install a codec to play the file. A codec is a software to compress or decompress a digital media file, such as a song or a video. Windows Media Player and other programs use the codec to play and create digital media files.

Check out the link:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/codecs-frequently-asked-questions
NOTE: using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

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