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[Barbara348]

Hi,

I hope someone can help/advise re the following message that appears when I try to view some small video clips I made through my web-cam.

They used to play great through Windows Media, but I've not viewed them for a few months and when I have tried to do so, in the last few days, I get the Audio bit in Windows Media but not the Video.

They are made up mainly of little films featuring my grandchildren so I really don't want to lose them.

Can anyone help me with this problem please?

Thank you

Barbara

[PhilipRhayader]

I have K-lite Codec Pack installed and that usually overcomes any codec problems I experience with Media Player Classic:

http://www.codecguide.com/

[jim1]

I use K-Lite as well.It's the old WMP6 with added codecs & works on pretty much all types of file.
It's a free download & safe.
jim

[Roger The Hat]

This is a free player that I use for video clips:

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/


'Hat.

[Barbara348]

Hi Phillip, Jim & Roger,

Thanks very much to you all for your replies & Help.

I thought I'd try the K-Lite road first but having clicked on the link , it has thrown up the 2 versions below & I am unsure which to use.

Can you guide me please?

K-Lite Codec Pack 6.5.0
Monday October 18th, 2010
A new version of the codec pack has been released. Download.

K-Lite Codec Pack (64-bit) 4.0.0
Monday October 18th, 2010
A new version of the 64-bit codec pack has been released.


Cheers

Barbara.

[PhilipRhayader]

I'd guess the 64 bit version would be for use with the 64 bit version of Windows - which I don't have.

I'm using 6.5.0

[Barbara348]

Thanks Phillip,

I know very little about the technicalities so I dont really know about 32 bit & 64 bit really.

Also, which of the following choices will be best for what I want to do, just view small vidoe's  etc.

There are several different variants of the K-Lite Codec Pack. Ranging from a very small bundle that contains only the most essential decoders to a large and more comprehensive bundle. The global differences between the 5 variants can be found below. Detailed differences can be found on the comparison of abilities and comparison of contents pages.

Bear with me please, it's all a bit of a muddle to me.

Thanks

Barbara.

[falcybe]

hello Barbara,

for the 32 or 64 bit question, if you are using Microsoft windows as opposed to a Mac or Linux as your operating system to make your computer work, then click on:
start
control panel
system and security
system
this will tell you if your computer is using 32 or 64 bit technology.

[Barbara348]

Hi Falcybe,

Thanks for your information.

I went into Control Panel > Systems Information  > System Directory = C:Windows /System 32, so now I know which ' bit 'system I have & I'll remember for the future.
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Hi Phillip,Jim & Roger,

I had a bit of a shock this morning - I clicked on my little video clips and they opened straight away - I couldn't believe it 
I don't know how whatever was wrong righted itself but I'm very relieved and I intend keeping a note of the websites & advice you all gave, just in case it happens again.

Thank you all very much for the help

Barbara.