Different format .wmv files?

[whatme]

So some of the .wmv files i have wont play on windows media viewer on my computer. Its wierd because the icon that represents each of them is a powerpoint icon. Does anyone know how i can fix this formating problem?

 

[MisterMe]

Windows Media Player 9 for MacOS X is no longer supported by Microsot. For non-DRMed content, it plays content up to Windows Media 9 (WMV3). It is also still available for download on Microsoft's website. However, Microsoft recommends Flip4Mac. It allows any non-DRMed Windows Media content up to Windows Media 9 to be opened in any QuickTime-compatible application including QuickTime Player. Nothing on the Mac plays DRMed Windows Media content. As for your icon issue, follow the usual procedures for associating files to your desired application.

 

[Thank The Cheese]

I can't be sure, but from what you say it seems there is one of two things happening:

1. Some of your WMV files have DRM (copy protection) which is not supported by the Mac version of Windows Media Player. Not much you can do about that, unfortunately, at least not that I know of. Admittedly I've never tried, so maybe there is.

2. You say they have a powerpoint icon -- have you tried opening them in powerpoint?


When you say it wont play, what actually happens? do you get an error (if so, what does it say?)