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HI,
I received a video clip in my email and when I clicked on it, it opens with Windows Media Player. When I saved it to MY Documents and later tried to open it, it was asking me which program I wanted to open it with. Of course I wanted it to open with WMP but when I clicked on WMP the little option box to associate (can't spell) it with was grayed out. So my question is how do I associate WMP with my video? I can't right click and open it that way, the sub menu that says open with is not there.
Janie
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Posted October 20th, 2004 22:00
janie,
What is the file name? If it is shown as file type :File that would indicate to me that it probably does not have an extension. This would also prevent you from associating an application with it. The most common extension for video files is .avi. Locate the file on your hard disk, right-click it and select "Rename." Add the .avi extension to the file name (you can change the name, it won't matter) so that xyz becomes xyz.avi. Double-click it and it should open in WMP.
Message Edited by Denny Denham on 10-20-2004 07:21 PM
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Posted October 20th, 2004 22:00
I must be having a major senior moment. That didn't work so I right clicked on the video file and then clicked on properties and it say " Type of file: File. I have never seen a video clip sent via email with the WMP icon then you save it and can't associate a program with it.
Yes I do run a nightly virus scan.
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Posted October 21st, 2004 07:00
Thanks Denny that worked.
Janie
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Posted October 20th, 2004 22:00
Open Windows Media Player and go to Tools|Options|File Types tab. Check the box to associated WMP with the file type you received or check the box at the bottom to "Select All."