The most important company in the world microsoft corporation developed a format better known as Windows Media Video or WMV in short, which is basically used for watching videos on a computer or laptop. This type of video format works well with any of the common players like Windows Media Player, Real Player, VLC Media Player, KM Player, Win amp and not to forget the giant Power DVD. The first WMV 7 version that was developed in the year 1999 and was successful.
One of the main reasons for using these files is that it allows you to easily compress mega-capacity videos without affecting their quality. These files can be played by using a set of codecs. HAS codec is a small program that can read a file, create video and audio formats from the data provided.
WMV files when played on PC
Some basic but essential steps are required that you need to follow in order to play such files on your personal computer.
1. If your computer already has a Windows Media Player, WMP program, please update to its latest version so that it can play those video files properly. You can do this by downloading it from the Microsoft Windows Media Player website. But, in case you are unable to see them on your system, then Windows may give you an error message mentioning that WMV files cannot be opened. For this, you need to identify which program can open those files or your registry may be damaged.
2. Now, open Windows Media Player from your PC and select the video file you want to play.
3. You can select multiple files to play on WMP.
4. If you don’t want to use WMP, you can use other players that support this format, such as Win amp, Power DVD, VLC, etc.
WMV files when played on Linux
Windows Media Video can be played on Linux using a compatible media player. Linux supports Video LAN Client or VLC player through which you can play your files. VLC player supports WMV file format directly. Some of the common players that are commonly used in Linx are Boxee, Real Player, Mplayer and Helix Player.
WMV files when played on Macintosh
You can also play your video files on Mac OS using the Mac version of Windows Media Player. The Apple computer supports the Apple Quicktime media player, which can also play WMV files. For this, you need to install the File4mac plugin. It is free software that can be downloaded from the Microsoft website.
WMV files cannot be played on Vista since it is an operating system. He doesn’t play anything.
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