Missing codec

[NewYorkJohn]

I keep getting a message "missing codec, I've tried to resolve it but was unable . . . any suggestions, Thank you.

 

[KrazieDog]

Need more info. Were you trying to watch a video? What kind of file .avi, .wmv, etc? With what player?

 

[NewYorkJohn]

It was on the windows media player . . . not sure what file I'll try and check, thanks

 

[NewYorkJohn]

window media player, and the files are wmv, the clip was sent by Darth Sidious

 

[His Divine Shadow]

It seems odd a wmv file wouldn't play in Windows Media Player. Perhaps the file isn't what it appears to be. Try downloading GSpot (click to download it). Once downloaded, unzip it and open "Gspot.exe". Once open, click the blue button that has a "..." on it to browse for the problem clip. Select it, click "Open", and let GSpot do its thing. What it says under "Container", "Codec" (In "Video"), and "Name" (In "Video") are important.

Alternatively, you might need to upgrade your version of Windows Media Player. Do you happen to know which version of WMP you have installed? Help > About Windows Media Player should tell you the version.