install problems

[dr. awsome]

I can tell this has been covered before. I did a search and found some info but not exactly what I was looking for. My main problem is when ever I download something (spacificly WMP) It downloads properly but when I try to open it to install it it tries to open it in exell or it asks me to select an aplication. I'm very new to macs but I have seen the light and recintly bought the new macbook Pro. I love it and I really want to learn how to use it as well as I can. Thanks for the help in advance. I'm a n00b and need as much help as I can get. With any directions please be as detailed as possible.

 

[MisterMe]

I can tell this has been covered before. ....

To play WMV content for the time being, download and install the free PopWire WMV-9 Component QuickTime codec. Many users prefer Flip4Mac, but the Univeral Binary version is still in beta.

 

[ElDiabloConCaca]

It downloads properly but when I try to open it to install it it tries to open it in exell or it asks me to select an aplication.

More than likely you're downloading a file that ends in ".bin" or ".hqx". You'll need StuffIt Expander, which is free, from www.allume.com

 

[dr. awsome]

thanks for the help. That fixed it.