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Offline jwboyd

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« on: November 23, 2009, 01:03:14 PM »
I used to be able to play .wmv files in QuickTime Player.

What do I need to do, now that I use OS 10.6.2?

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« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2009, 01:07:51 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2009, 05:58:45 PM »
Codecs were removed from QuickTime Player in order to add features like screen recording (with sound!). QuickTime Pro is not even available anymore! The new features are included in that $29.99 price! clap.gif
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« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2009, 06:17:50 PM »
I was having problems even after installing Flip4Mac.  I discovered, by chance, that it was real Player that was messing everything up - I deleted it and now all works well.  thumbup.gif

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« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2009, 07:26:02 PM »
I am pretty sure that VLC can play .wmv files.

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« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2009, 03:17:55 PM »
QUOTE(jchuzi @ Nov 23 2009, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>



NOTE: QuickTime X in Mac OS X Snow Leopard is not supported

http://dynamic.telestream.net/downloads/do...flip4macwmv.htm

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« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2009, 06:27:18 PM »
I donno if VLC works in Snow Leopard, but it sure works well in Leopard.

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« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2009, 07:38:54 PM »
VLC did it for me!

Thanks a bunch.

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