Downloading movies from the net sometimes could be tricky. It is advisable to check the file format once you save this on the desktop ( rt click on the file, click properties to find the information)
Windows media player may not be able to play all the files availabe, based on the file, try to download a real player, or a quicktime player, this should easily fix the problem. Please check this more information:
Why do I receive error code C00D1199 when I try to play a file?
Unlike error code C00D1197, which is caused by network connection or URL problems, this error occurs when there is a problem with the file itself. Common reasons for this error include:
The file is corrupted (although, in this case, you're more likely to see error code C00D080D).
The file type is not supported by Windows Media Player. For a list of file types (formats) that are supported by the Player, see article 316992, "Windows Media Player multimedia file formats," This Web page also provides sample files for most of the multimedia file types that Windows Media Player supports, and discusses what you can do if you still can't play the file.
The file type is supported by the Player, but the file was compressed by using a codec that is not supported by the Player. For more information about correcting codec issues, see the "Codecs for Windows Media Player"
The file type is supported, but you are trying to play it in a way that is not supported by the Player. For example, you might have tried to drag a DVD file with a .vob extension from a DVD to the Windows Media Player icon. Or you might have tried to open a .vob file by clicking
Open on the
File menu.
You are trying to play one part of a multipart file. Use a newsreader or other program to combine the files, and then try again.
Windows Media Player requires a third party decoder in order to play DVD movies. You can purchase a true player such as PowerDVD or WinDVD or do a Google Search on Free DVD players. However currently when one mentions downloading movies from the net, Dell usually will not allow the Regulars to discuss this due to the fact that most movies are illegal versions. I hope you understand.
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May 24th, 2005 10:00
Hi AllyCats,
Windows Media Player requires a third party decoder in order to play DVD movies. You can purchase a true player such as PowerDVD or WinDVD or do a Google Search on Free DVD players. However currently when one mentions downloading movies from the net, Dell usually will not allow the Regulars to discuss this due to the fact that most movies are illegal versions. I hope you understand.
Best Regards
God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,
the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the
difference.
CD/RW Link
Message Edited by Predator on 05-24-2005 08:59 AM