Web Links to .WMV Files Do Not Start Windows Media Player 7 for Mac (283024)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 for Mac
This article was previously published under Q283024

SYMPTOMS

If you click a Web link to a .wmv file in Windows Media Player 7 for Mac, the file may download, but Windows Media Player may not automatically start as expected. Additionally, the file may be displayed as "garbage" in the Web browser.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if the Windows MIME types have not been set correctly on the Web server in question.

RESOLUTION

The issue must be resolved by your content provider or Web-site administrator.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/15/2006
Keywords:kbprb KB283024
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