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12-23-2011 07:31 PM - edited 12-23-2011 08:01 PM
So what happens when you try to watch them? No picture, error messages......?
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12-23-2011 08:24 PM
Hi,
Could be something to do with the codec and/or software player. Why not try VLC ?
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12-23-2011 08:31 PM
Hi,
VLC is a software player we use to play video files.
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