WMV-9 VCM RTW codec?
Hi
I am trying to distribute a window media player file (.wmv) embedded in an html page to our company. On their build they have an older version of windows media player though Im not sure which one. In any case the video doesnt play and there is pop up asking you to install the WMV-9 VCM RTW video codec. However the security settings wont let them install it. Will this pop up still be required if the uptodate version 9 (fro windows 2000) is installed or does the codec still need installed? If so is it possible to install it as part of the desktop build?
Any help appreciated.
ChrisL posted this at 10:24 — 2nd October 2006.
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Noone got any ideas?
02bunced posted this at 15:23 — 2nd October 2006.
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Just a thought - would it not be easier to encode it to a flash video instead of altering the software??
If you haven't got the capacity to do it, I'm sure someone here will be able to help you out
codeberg posted this at 13:32 — 8th October 2006.
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Unless you use the standard WMV codec, encoding it in flash is the best idea.
This is because most people who visit your website will REJECT any invitiation to install any codec or such for security reasons.
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JeevesBond posted this at 06:08 — 9th October 2006.
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Well am probably too late now, but I believe the later Media Player downloads codecs for you from MS automatically. I always thought the older player broke because the codec was too new for it (or maybe you just haven't hit that problem yet!)
As ever, the best bet is to grab a machine and try it out, as no-one on here knows for certain. I'm 70% certain that the newer player will just download codecs automatically. Sorry I can't check this for you.
It's a shame you're using any proprietary format to distribute to your company. Doing that will just keep you locked-in to Microsoft products, most people don't care but it's not good for business IMO.
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