On 05/07/2005, at 3:29pm, Andrew wrote:
How do I play a downloaded .mpg file in Quicktime 7.0.1?
File > Open File > Select relevant file? or command+o with QT active then select relevant file.
If it is greyed out chances are it is not QT compatible, no need for file types extensions this is Apple.
I cannot find a way to select what file types it can play.
.mpg would suggest it is a Windows mpeg file strange but possible. Quicktime should fire it up as long as it is not an mpeg2 which will require the mpeg2 codec for QT which was $39 or free if you have FCP, DVDSP or relevant alternatives.
Their is also VLC or command line mplayer if no luck with QT. Free, available at versiontracker? - http://www.versiontracker.com/macosx
Do I need Quicktime Pro?
Most probably not, but a very very helpful tool at a bargain bin price. So, many uses for such a small donation - http://www.apple.com/ quicktime/pro/
Is there another way other than burning a disc to play with Windows Media Player on my laptop?
Many, but incorporates a bit more than this product from Microsoft can offer. WMP9 (Actually free download for OS X) very useful for windows media files wmv etc, but for a better solution try Flip4Mac - http://flip4mac.com
Cheers! Rob Davies [EMAIL PROTECTED] "If an object is an object why is substance not a substance?"
