wmv file playing ?

Is it possible with Win98SE ?
The MS Media Player version 6.4.07 I have does not seem to support
wmv files. (MPEG-4 video encoding)
Thanks for any advice.
regards
PS1 Maybe this post should be moved to "Other SW" ?

 

Hi Merlin,

Upgrade?
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/default.asp
I still use WMP 7.1, but I don't think it has the security upgrades of 9 (make sure your firewall is up to scratch).

If you are pressed for space there are alternatives (avoid Realplayer).

Matt

 

Hi Matt, Thanks for the post and link to MS Media Player 9.0
I was tempted somer time ago to DL the upgrade, but was put off by the 13.3 mega download (that's 1 1/2 ours for me here, with nothing but Dialup)
I am dowloading it over a couple of days with DAP and will get back to
let you know if it runs wmv files here correctly.
regards

 

Hi again Matt,
9.0 OK DL and works fine thx alot
regards

 

merlin, good to hear. Got the same dialup dramas myself, I also use DAP.

Interesting broni, I think Irfanview is great. Didn't know you could get plug-ins.

Matt