Okay. If I get a message stating that I don't have the proper codec, does this mean I am trying to play a video file?

I have certain audio files that will not play. I am using the latest Windows Media Player. As far as I can tell it has all the current updates.

I have tried using the forum, and following the links. What I seem to be ending up with is video codec items. I have downloaded Sherlock,Gspot 221, and afreecodecvt2. Either I am using them incorrectly, or they are not solving my problem. Personally I think it's my lack of knowledge.

Should I try different media players? Is there a way to determine which codec(s) are missing? Have I improperly understood the directions?

I have managed to find help here before. I am hoping to find help once again. I am not downloading anything that is a video. Although I do understand sometime an audio file, may use video coding. I think.

Once again any help will be greatly appreciated.