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Hi KenF,

Update Windows Media Player Windows 7

The links are in my reply above :
All you need is good Codec - Get these if 32 bit.
CCCP - Free - also get the free insurgent tool
http://cccp-project.net/
FFDSHOW - free
http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow/
Check here :
Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx
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VLC needs no Codec usually so use it as a backup, when it asks to take over file associations just say no.
VLC - Free
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
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If 64 bit and you need codec.
Read this 1st and either go that route or use the one below. (Vista or Windows 7)
http://www.vistax64.com/sound-audio/152850-vista-codec-pack-32bit-64bit-media-player-codecs.html
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If 64 bit - can run WMP in 32 or 64 bit mode.
Or try these : Download - SAVE - go to where your put them RIGHT CLICK - RUN AS ADMIN.
For 32 bit use these - ORthe 32 bit ones listed above which I prefer.
K-Lite Codec Pack 7.1.X (or newer)
http://www.codecguide.com/
For 64 bit use these :
K-Lite Codec Pack (64-bit) 4.6.X (or newer)
http://www.codecguide.com/
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You need to know which you are using 32 or 64 WMP
Switch, Change or Set 64-Bit Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) in Windows Vista x64 as Default
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/01/19/switch-change-or-set-64-bit-windows-media-player-11-wmp11-in-windows-vista-x64-as-default/
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And you can use this when needed as no codex is usually required.
VideoLAN - VLC media player
http://www.videolan.org/
Hope this helps.

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