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Thread ID: 55039 2005-03-01 05:45:00 Extension WMV Ron24 (337) Press F1
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329262 2005-03-01 05:45:00 Using XPpro. Had a webcam bought as a birthday present and wish to send a video from it. No problem making the video, but when sent in OE it has a WMV extension. On trying to open the email it comes up with "Create an association in the folder options control panel"
When I go to Folder options and view the files, WMV is there among loads of other extensions.
What do I have to do to associate it with my email?
I had a similar problem a little while ago with a PPS ext and received expert advice, but unfortunately didn't keep a note of it.
Help Help. Ron 24..
Ron24 (337)
329263 2005-03-01 06:19:00 Associate it with the player that you wish to use.

Windows Media File = WMF.
Open it with Windows Media Player version 8 or later.
godfather (25)
329264 2005-03-01 06:20:00 Nerovision, and other programs can load WMV files . Email / Email programs will only be able to send it to someone not actually open it once u get it .

As it says, u have to associate it with a program like Nero/Nerovision, something that knows what a WMV file is . What program in file types was / is it associated with??

If it is currently associated with a filetype, all you have to do, is download it from your email, and save it somewhere, then whatever program is currently associated with WMV files, should load/run it .
Speedy Gonzales (78)
329265 2005-03-01 06:42:00 And in case this ever happens again, here is a website where you can search for various extensions. Type in the extension letters, click go; and it will tell you what the extension is, and what programme(s) its associated with.

http://filext.com/
Myth (110)
329266 2005-03-01 07:04:00 The File Associations FAQ may be of some help:

pressf1.pcworld.co.nz
FoxyMX (5)
329267 2005-03-01 21:36:00 As a pretty ancient bloke who loves his computer, I really appreciate all the help I have had from PressF1.

Many thanks to the good folk who solved my problem for me, I downloaded the latest Media player and everything worked fine from there.
Regards..Ron. :)
Ron24 (337)
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