"Cannot Play File" Error Message When You Open an URL (293228)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 for Mac
This article was previously published under Q293228

SYMPTOMS

When you type the Web address (or URL) for Windows Media content by using the Open URL command, you may receive the following error message:
Cannot play file.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the URL references a protocol that is not supported by Windows Media Player for Mac.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about the protocols that are supported in Windows Media Player 7 for Mac, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

293226 Supported Protocols in Windows Media Player 7 for Mac

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/29/2001
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB293228
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