> I've run into similar problems with .ASF and .EXE files. Any ideas >on how to run those? > >Beige G4 466MHz, OS 9.2.2 Radeon 7000. > >TIA, > Anand
As has been stated .exe files are executable files, normally used for driver installation on a pc running Windows. Their scope is broader than that, however, and seem to be a favorite of Windows virus authors. They are probably nothing that you would be concerned with on your Mac. ASF stands for "Advanced Systems Format". It's just a container for a/v files for Windows Media Player. .WMV and .WMA files are compressed using the Windows Media codec. Wimp 7 (or whatever the last version is for Mac will probably open them). Other compressed files, and these can be anything such as Quicktime, DivX, etc., will end in a .ASF extension. You will have to have the specific codec, or application containing it installed to run it. Here, for MS, is a remarkably clear and concise definition. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/format/robust.aspx -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
