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351443 2005-05-02 13:32:00 Right click on the file you want to open with WMP then select Open With...

Even if you see it in the list chose the last option - Choose Program...
Then select Windows Media Player and tick the box that says "Always use this select program to open this kind of file"
Rob99 (151)
351444 2005-05-02 13:34:00 I'll assume it's Media Player Classic. It's usually bundled with codec packs and is a single executable.

It's not exactly installed since it's a single executable, but it does make some entries in the registry ([HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Gabest] and [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Gabest]).

The file you want to look for is mplayerc.exe. You might find it with the Windows search function. I'd recommend keeping it since it's only 4 MB's and a great slim media player (its my default).

If MPC doesnt play certain files, then WMP won't either because WMP uses the same codecs that MPC would.
sal (67)
351445 2005-05-02 13:43:00 If MPC doesnt play certain files, then WMP won't either because WMP uses the same codecs that MPC would.Good point.

What is the file you are trying to view Cicero?
Rob99 (151)
351446 2005-05-02 20:49:00 Looks like this.

i3.photobucket.com

Using my microscopic vision, that player is not "Media Player Classic", it is the normal Windows Media Player viewed in skin mode. So the MPC is a red herring in this case.
Terry Porritt (14)
351447 2005-05-02 22:46:00 Good point.

What is the file you are trying to view Cicero?
I think I have a major prob here Rob.
I used one of those reg cleaners and accidental deleted what I shouldn't,so now have corrupt files all over the place.
So a reformat has become the only way out.
Trying to remember what I have to do,only done it once b4,for the same reason,will I ever learn?
Thank you all,Terry you need a new microscope,I will agree image was pathetic.
Cicero (40)
351448 2005-05-02 23:35:00 will I ever learn?Hmmmm... better not answer.

You just have to track down all your files you want saved and burn them to a disc.

Put your windows CD in and follow the prompts.
Rob99 (151)
351449 2005-05-03 00:05:00 Hmmmm... better not answer.

You just have to track down all your files you want saved and burn them to a disc.

Put your windows CD in and follow the prompts.
Righto,just sit by your phone for a week or so.
Cicero (40)
351450 2005-05-03 00:08:00 Make sure you have a copy of your drivers on hand before you start,and your install key.

Also pays to make a note of your dialup settings if your on that system, I always fire up outlook express and export all the accounts and the Address book, makes putting that data back in much quicker.
Metla (12)
351451 2005-05-03 00:27:00 Make sure you have a copy of your drivers on hand before you start,and your install key.

Also pays to make a note of your dialup settings if your on that system, I always fire up outlook express and export all the accounts and the Address book, makes putting that data back in much quicker.

Thanks Met,all noted.
Just hope I have all drivers required.
I tend to find out the hard way. ;)
Cicero (40)
351452 2005-05-03 00:34:00 I would take the oputunity to download all the latest drivers for your hardware if I was you.

Nothing as crisp as a brand new install with the latest drivers.
Metla (12)
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