firefox cannot open wmv files.

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#1

Hi all,

I am trying to open some wmv files through firefox (opening in my gmail). When trying to open, the only selection I have is Banshee. When I download onto desktop, I can open it using mplayer.

I would like to open them right from the gmail.

Thanks

Heeter

#2

Is this specific to .wmv?
I mean, if it was mp3 could you do what you want?

#3

Hi Caf,

I have been able to open other file extensions with the right app.

Not with wmv.

Thanks

Heeter

#4

I’ll try this myself, I might not finish tonight. I’ll report back:)

#5

Works for me
I get this option
http://thumbnails10.imagebam.com/6265/7b753362644576.gif](http://www.imagebam.com/image/7b753362644576)

Plays fine

#6

Setting are adjusted here in kde. Gnome I have no idea, but right click a .wma in your sys and properties then the spanner icon - should let you set/adjust

http://thumbnails21.imagebam.com/6265/dd6b2a62645230.gif](http://www.imagebam.com/image/dd6b2a62645230)

#7

@Heeter: when you try to play a downloaded wmv file directly with mplayer, does it work then? If not, install the extra codecs from the mplayer website under /usr/lib/codecs/ This worked for me in 11.1.

#8

try installing alternate plugins like VLC

#9

This is not a codec issue

When I download onto desktop, I can open it using mplayer.

#10

Still never know, everything is worth a shot