Hello, i try to download various things and i get a message that states I cant view the file because the filename was bad....is it something with my computer or is it a prob with limewire? I also get a code 37 for not being able to diaplay my files too. they download fine (pics and avis) but they will not open or preview. can someone please help me out??? im using microsoft windows xp and my regular email address is ****@**** thank u for the help!!

jay
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Codec issue. Get xtra codecs iether here: http://www.land.ee/d_nimo_codec.html OR http://www.free-codecs.com/ & get yourself a backup player also: VLC (free & has built-in codecs): http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ (choose nearest mirror site)

I am using limewire and use microsoft windows xp...i tried downloading a codec and vlc media player but my files still wont play. they will download ok, but when i try to preview the video while downloading a warning appears "Could not open .... because the filename was bad" is that an indication that my computer is at fault for not being able to open it or is it the file on limewire that's bad?
thank u for the advice

Please keep all your posts about the same topic to the same thread. I merged this one with your previous post.

It sounds as though there's a problem with the file. If VLC can't play it then that's bad news.

Just a moment ... filename was bad ... perhaps the name is too long or has an illegal character. Try renaming the file. Change the main name of the file to something very short ... also check it has the correct & complete extension.

thank u very much for a ll of your advice. everything makes a lot of sence now. however, how do i go about renaming a file thats already on limewire? i click download but can't find a way to put it in a folder on my c drive or anything. thank u again!