Problem playing MPEG-2 files with Windows Media Player

[m02499]

I am having problems playing mpeg-2 files with Windows Media Player. I downloaded and ran the Windows Media codec check utility and it found a mpeg-2 codec, Cyberlink Video codec. Still, whenever I try to play an mpeg-2 file the media player gives me an error. I can play it fine with VLC, but still confused on why it will not play with media player. Any help would be appreciated.

[mats.hogberg]

Use PowerDVD or other DVD player software for mpeg2 playback.

/Mats

[m02499]

Thanks for the reply. I understand that I can use other software to play the mpeg-2 files, but I am still perplexed WHY Media Player will not play the files when the media player check utility spots an mpeg-2 codec. Would still be interested in an answer or thoughts if anyone has any ideas on the topic.

[mats.hogberg]

Well, if I'd be perplexed for every file format WMP is supposed to play, and nevertheless fails at, I think I'd be frozen for all eternity! Actually, my WMP doesn't play anything at all - Just dies with some "tells me nothing" error message. Only problem with that, is that I still have a (constantly dwindling) # of file types associated with WMP, but luckily very few now!

/Mats

[dcsos]

Also, its erratic
On one machine with XP here Media Player(ver 10) will not play MPEG-2 despite Power DVD's presence (VER 5.0)(says opening file forever instead)
On another machine with 2000 and WMP 9, Playback for MPEG-2 with POWERDVD's presence is fully functional!
Go figgure