Windows Media Player

[BCWWF]

How come sometimes when I download a video, it only has the sound and just has one of those crazy images in the middle? Do I have to download components or something?

[Funky Fly]

You probably need a certain to view it codec.

[sadio8]

what kind of video file is it? mpg, avi, wmv, ????

[sadio8]

www.vcdhelp.com :) just get a codec pack :P

[BCWWF]

I assume that it is just a MPEG, but I'm not sure, all it says is "Windows Media Audio/Video File"

What is a codec pack and which one is a good one to get?

[sadio8]

http://www.divx-digest.com/software/nimo_pack.html

[BCWWF]

is it worth it with those ad-ware threats?

[DS]

Search google for XviD codec and there is a page (around 2nd or 3rd link down) that has a download that will solve your problems. XviD is what you need.

[BCWWF]

I downloaded the Xvid one and it still doesn't work