Well here's my problem, when I try to stream certain wmv files the video freezes for about 7-10secs or so updates to a new frame (like a screen shot) and freezes again, then it goes on like that. Audio plays perfectly. I've been searching around for solutions and I've got nothing.

Here's where it get interesting: When I right click on the files that do work and go to properties, under media type it says video; like it should. On the videos that 'freeze and move on' under media type it says "picture". WTF?

Im using Vista, WMP11 (all current updates), VistaCodecs V4.41 (i'm fairly certain its the most recent version). I've tried turning off the firewalls and virus protections, and nothing. Same crap. And its only wmv vids. QT and all other formats work fine.

Anybody got any ideas? I'm pretty certain that the problem lies in that whole videos being classified as pictures thing, but i dont know how to fix it.

This is really digging into me, because about 80% of the videos dont work. So if you've got any thoughts at all throw them out. Thanks in advance.