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    simple yet stupid question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ArmageddonAsh, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    how do i make it so that videos are opened in WMV instead of Quick Time as that seems to be having trouble playing videos ( as in it wont play them :D )
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Jun 23, 2008
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  2. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    wmv is a file format, not an application.

    are you saying that you have trouble playing wmv files on your mac?

    search: flip4mac
    install
    done
     
    masterchef341, Jun 23, 2008
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  3. dbam987

    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    You just need to associate WMV files to open up with Windows Media Player. Right click on a WMV file in Windows Explorer, then choose the "Open With..." option. I think in there you can specify to use WMP as the default program to watch videos with.
     
    dbam987, Jun 23, 2008
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  4. S.SubZero

    S.SubZero Notebook Deity

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    Probably meant WMP. XP and Vista both have things for setting defaults. Check Control Panel.
     
    S.SubZero, Jun 23, 2008
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  5. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    are you talking about your internet browser or file type in vista?
     
    flipfire, Jun 23, 2008
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  6. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    see im a dumbass, S.SubZero was right i meant WMP :D thanx dbam987 i will give that a try.
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Jun 23, 2008
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  7. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Control Panel -> Folder Options -> File Types

    Then just browse to the extension(s) you want and change the behavior.

    Yes you can do it like dbam987's method too.

    :)
     
    stewie, Jun 23, 2008
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  8. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Aww, heck, be a man and just go edit the registry directly! :D

    Actually, don't do that - stewiegriffin's solution is the better way to go.
     
    Shyster1, Jun 23, 2008
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  9. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    Which OS do you have?

    In Vista, it's Control Panel > Programs > Default Programs > Associate a file type or protocol with a program.
     
    swarmer, Jun 23, 2008
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  10. Crimson Roses

    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    Right click on the program you want to play in WMP
    Select "Open With"
    From the menu select "Windows Media Player"

    Hope that helps
     
    Crimson Roses, Jun 23, 2008
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