i have recently downloaded limewire 4-10-9 and have downloaded a movie file but it wont let me launch it.
i am running windows XP, what can i do or download to view these files. and is this a comon problem

blue crush

What do you mean by it won't let you launch it? the Limewire media player won't play video, but they should launch in your default media player. Usually if a video file won't play it is because you missing the proper codecs to play it.

XP Codec Pack 1.3.0 Is a good one for Windows media player. Be sure to install it if you d/l it.

You may want to try playing it in a different media player.

VLC media player is a good one that has the codecs built in and will play most types of files.

This thread has a lot of good info: CODECs list for Movies /Alternate players / Video help forums

Some files are bad/corrupt. Bitzi Web Lookup is a way to help sort out which files are good or not.

For help on setting default apps: Setting Default video app

Hope this helps

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