Any computer people here??

**slleipnir** · 09-20-2006, 01:45 PM

I'm not really sure how to explain this, but here goes....

I download these video files. I actually don't know what extention because for some reason my computer doesn't say what they are??

Anyway, some of these will play fine. I use Media Player Classic. However, all of a sudden some will not. I get a message that says

"Media Player Classic has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience"

I don't understand? Some of my files and USE to play, don't anymore...it does this with any program I tried, like BS player, and winamp and core Media player...I have rebooted, did a virus scan...I'm not sure what else to do? I really want to watch the file....any ideas??

**Dorothy39** · 09-20-2006, 01:48 PM

I'm not a computer expert, sorry, I just had to read what your problem was and see if it matched my same problem.

Sorry slleipnir, , but I know someone will help you out soon.

**RedHedd** · 09-20-2006, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by slleipnir

I download these video files. I actually don't know what extention because for some reason my computer doesn't say what they are??

When you're in the folder where these files are stored, go to "View" and select "Details" this should show the file extensions. When you discern what the extensions are, highlight the offending file, go to "File" "Open with" and make sure that file type is set to open with your preferred video viewer (this is where you can change it by going to the "Choose Program" option. Note that Media Player won't play Quicktime (Apple) files and vice-versa. HTH

**Randi** · 09-20-2006, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by RedHedd

Note that Media Player won't play Quicktime (Apple) files and vice-versa. HTH

If it's a Quicktime file, you can download QT for free, here: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html

**RedHedd** · 09-20-2006, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Randi

If it's a Quicktime file, you can download QT for free, here: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html

Right, but just be careful as it now automatically installs iTunes and some other junk during the installation; be sure you deselect those options during the installation. The reviews of the latest version of iTunes are NOT good - big time memory hog.

**Catty1** · 09-20-2006, 03:41 PM

Try updating the program.

**Jessika** · 09-20-2006, 04:49 PM

From my understanding, the program played these files fine without a problem before, but now suddenly when you try playing the same files it won't play anymore?? Make sure the program is updated, or else try reinstalling the program.