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    VLC Media Player Help

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by codeoverride, Oct 30, 2007.

  1. codeoverride

    codeoverride Notebook Evangelist

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    I downloaded and installed the VLC Media Player on my Mac but still can't get videos to play in Safari. The browser points me toward the Microsoft download for wmv files.

    From what I've read VLC is the best player. What am I doing wrong?

    Thanks :)
     
    codeoverride, Oct 30, 2007
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  2. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    try out flip4mac, its free and should allow wmv files to play in your browser.
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    Underpantman, Oct 30, 2007
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  3. nit04

    nit04 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Most people seem to recommend Flip4Mac to allow WMVs to play in your browser. IIRC VLC is just a standalone player and doesn't integrate with your browser.
     
    nit04, Oct 30, 2007
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  4. krt

    krt Notebook Consultant

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    VLC is not really the best, but people like it because it plays just about anything without having to download codecs or plugins etc. Also, it is a standalone player, it doesn't integrate with Safari. So if you have a video file that you find on the net, download it and then view it with VLC.
     
    krt, Oct 30, 2007
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  5. Madd the Sane

    Madd the Sane Newbie

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    Also recommended is perian.
     
    Madd the Sane, Oct 31, 2007
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  6. Percybut

    Percybut Notebook Consultant

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    VLC codec are separate from QT codecs and safari uses QT.

    Try flip4mac
     
    Percybut, Nov 1, 2007
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