Easbadboy
The file could be fake, check it out with GSPOT, here's the link:-
GSpot Codec Information Appliance
This handy little utility will identify the kind of file you have.
OK, if the file turns out to be real then you may need additional codecs, here is another link:-
XP Codec Pack Download XP Codec Pack 2.3.3 - XP Codec Pack is one of the most complete codec pack Vista Codec Pack Vista Codec Package Download - Softpedia
You've not said which O/S you have so I have directed you to both XP and Vista.
UK Bob