I have one .mp4 file. When I try to play this file with Windows Media PLAYER, I encounter an error message "cannot play". How can I play .mp4 files ?

I have one .ram audio file. But, I am not able to play this file as it is not recognized by Windows Media Player.

What should I do to play this .ram file?

VisuYou might want to have a look at VLC Media Player.


Note - I moved this topic to the right section in the forums.VLC is well worth getting but also consider - Irfanview with its plugins - covers a lot of codecs.  Also AlShow and try too Win Media Player Classic (it's an independent freebie) and is well equipped with codecs.

Then - Google to find "Real Player Alternative" and "Quicktime Alternative". - set up with these should enable you to cover most media types.

AlShow is handy as if it can't play something it'll go look on the web.VLC can pretty much do all those things.  smoovjazz,
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