RE: Known issues with MCE and Windows Media Player 10?

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What is the file extension of the file you are trying to play? I usually see
this dialog when the file type is not supported or a plug-in is needed to
play it.

"Desmonkey" wrote:

> I got a new cpu yesterday, and when I go on the internet and try and play a
> file (mpeg, avi, whatever), I get a file download pop-up window that asks if
> I want to save the file. I don't - I just want to play it. Beneath that,
> there's a security icon and the message "the file you are downloading cannot
> be opened by the default program. It is either corrupted or has an incorrect
> file type. As a security precaution, it is recommended that you cancel the
> download." It's not a McAfee security, as I disabled everything I was
> running and still got the message. It's related to WMP, because when I use
> Real Player as my default, everything works just fine.
> Any help you guys could offer would be great. Thanks in advance.
.

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