Problems playing WMV files in Mac IE5.2.2

dallasdeb · 2004-01-31, 11:56 PM

We have a member who is unable to play embedded wmv files. She is using Microsoft Internet Explorer: Mac 5.2.2
The error message is
"The playlist format is not recognized"

Can anyone help?
Thank you

romeoboi · 2004-02-01, 04:49 AM

Hey-
Im running IE 5.2 on a Mac OS X.... WMV files are so funny. Sometimes I get that error, sometimes they play embeded in the browser and sometimes they open up in the standalone player. I would suggest they install (or re-install) the latest version of windows media player. Also, if they cant play wmv files why not try putting the clips in another format like mpeg, mov or rm. Its always good to offer multiple formats as there are always lots of little kinks with videos and some surfers have a prefrence.

Cleo · 2004-02-01, 08:43 AM

It sounds like she is on an older version of Windows Media Player. Make she is using version 9 of the player.

Also in IE's preferences under Protoco Helpers she needs to be sure that Windows Media Player is setup to play wav files.

You didn't mention what version of Mac OS X she is using. Anything before 10.2.6 is basically not really something you would want to be using. If she is in 10.3 or better then she would be better off using Safari to browse the web.

Also what romeoboi said about wav files. I know doing reviews more often then not they just open up into a window of code instead of a movie. Holding down the option key will force them to download to your desktop and then they should play no problem.

Personally I use Mozilla, but Safari is fine as well. IE is at the bottom of the list since it is a slow buggy POS under Mac OS X.

dallasdeb · 2004-02-01, 08:55 AM

Thanks for your advice romeoboi and cleo

I have passed it on and hopefully that should solve the problem.

(Unfortunately offering these particular movies in other formats is not an option as they are feeds)

2004-01-31, 11:56 PM	#1
dallasdeb Ahhh ... sweet pity. Where would my love life be without it? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 207	Problems playing WMV files in Mac IE5.2.2 We have a member who is unable to play embedded wmv files. She is using Microsoft Internet Explorer: Mac 5.2.2 The error message is "The playlist format is not recognized" Can anyone help? Thank you __________________ Link to our Free Hosted Sites and Galleries

2004-02-01, 04:49 AM	#2
romeoboi Lord help me, I'm just not that bright Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 103	Hey- Im running IE 5.2 on a Mac OS X.... WMV files are so funny. Sometimes I get that error, sometimes they play embeded in the browser and sometimes they open up in the standalone player. I would suggest they install (or re-install) the latest version of windows media player. Also, if they cant play wmv files why not try putting the clips in another format like mpeg, mov or rm. Its always good to offer multiple formats as there are always lots of little kinks with videos and some surfers have a prefrence. __________________ Promote DESPERATELY HORNY HOUSEWIVES Part of Adult Players Club!

2004-02-01, 08:43 AM	#3
Cleo Subversive filth of the hedonistic decadent West Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 27,936	It sounds like she is on an older version of Windows Media Player. Make she is using version 9 of the player. Also in IE's preferences under Protoco Helpers she needs to be sure that Windows Media Player is setup to play wav files. You didn't mention what version of Mac OS X she is using. Anything before 10.2.6 is basically not really something you would want to be using. If she is in 10.3 or better then she would be better off using Safari to browse the web. Also what romeoboi said about wav files. I know doing reviews more often then not they just open up into a window of code instead of a movie. Holding down the option key will force them to download to your desktop and then they should play no problem. Personally I use Mozilla, but Safari is fine as well. IE is at the bottom of the list since it is a slow buggy POS under Mac OS X. __________________ Free Rides on Uber and Lyft Uber Car: uberTzTerri Lyft Car: TZ896289

2004-02-01, 08:55 AM	#4
dallasdeb Ahhh ... sweet pity. Where would my love life be without it? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 207	Thanks for your advice romeoboi and cleo I have passed it on and hopefully that should solve the problem. (Unfortunately offering these particular movies in other formats is not an option as they are feeds) __________________ Link to our Free Hosted Sites and Galleries