Playing mp4 files.

I captured some videos with Nero 7 which does so only in mp4 format. But WMP
11 does not recognize the file format as a Media file. I thought Microsoft's
wmv format itself was mpeg-4 and WMP 11 plays wmv files. Is mp4 different
from wmv format?

But if I ask WMP to open all the files in the folder, it opens the mp4 file
and even plays it. So why does WMP not recognize it as a Media File right
in the beginning?

Right click one of your video file, from the menu, select Open With > Choose
Program.

Choose Windows Media Player

Once you make your selection, be sure to check the box that says- "Always
use the selected program to open this kind of file".

You can also right click a video and choose Properties > Change Button,
choose Wndows Media Player and click OK > Apply > OK.

When you double click MP4 files WMPwill open and play.

Or try the following plug in from ORBAN - works well for .mp4

Maybe the following download would be worth a try:

Vista Codec Package
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail...e/1159994557/1

You're top - posting.
This isn't a Vista group.
You've crossposted from another group.
It is best to stick with the original thread wherever it is.
Meanwhile learn to use the web -
In google type: mp4 codec vista
You will get all your answers on first page of results.
Alternatively download this excellent free conversion tool:

MP4 files should be playable with Apple's QuickTime Player -
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

Can you point me to the review that says it's full of viruses?

"P. Jayant" wrote:

> I captured some videos with Nero 7 which does so only in mp4 format. But WMP
> 11 does not recognize the file format as a Media file. I thought Microsoft's
> wmv format itself was mpeg-4 and WMP 11 plays wmv files. Is mp4 different
> from wmv format?
>
> But if I ask WMP to open all the files in the folder, it opens the mp4 file
> and even plays it. So why does WMP not recognize it as a Media File right
> in the beginning?
>
> P. Jayant
>
>
>