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bonniew · Jul 3, 2006, 02:33 AM

Hi all,

I bought a new MacBook a couple of months ago and couldn't be happier, except that I am having trouble downloading Windows Media Player for Mac OS X. Has anyone else had this problem? I am doing a Google search for Windows Media Player and that takes me to the correct websites but everytime I download I just get an icon looking like a piece of paper, and when I double click on it it just says the computer doesn't recognise any application it can use to open the file.

The same thing happens when you try to download Windows Media Player onto the iBook G4, maybe the file is corrupt?

Also, does anyone know what is the best way to clean the part around the mouse under the keyboard as my MacBook has a tiny bit of discoloration! Any particular products I should be using?

greenamp · Jul 3, 2006, 02:40 AM

Just download flip4mac. http://www.flip4mac.com/

It will allow you to play wmv files in Quicktime.

Jason · Jul 3, 2006, 02:55 AM

I tried to install flip4mac today on my MBP and as it was about to install it came up that it doesn't support the intel based machines.

Maybe I was trying to install an earlier version of it or something...not sure.

wulf · Jul 3, 2006, 05:17 AM

The flip4mac universal binary has not been released… yet.

Apparently it's in late Beta testing and due for release Real Soon Now:
http://www.flip4mac.com/update_intel.htm

raekwon · Jul 3, 2006, 02:27 PM

I downloaded WMP for Mac just the other day and it worked without a hitch.
*shrug*

bonniew · Jul 4, 2006, 08:33 AM

How did you download it, I've just tried now and it still won't let me!

raekwon · Jul 4, 2006, 10:29 AM

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...9/default.aspx

Click the "Download Now" button and save it to your desktop, then run it. Have you already tried this and had problems?

bonniew · Jul 4, 2006, 10:50 PM

yeah, this is the link I've been using. When I download it automatically saves to my desktop but the icon looks like a piece of paper, and when I click on that icon it just says the computer doesn't recognise any application with which to open the file.

msuper69 · Jul 4, 2006, 10:58 PM

Flip4Mac Universal Binary Beta was available for a short while not too long ago. They have removed the download and are saying that the release is coming soon.

barnardeep · Jul 5, 2006, 01:38 AM

is windows media player better than vlc media player?

Simon · Jul 5, 2006, 02:18 AM

Originally Posted by barnardeep

is windows media player better than vlc media player?

In my experience there are some WMV files that I can only play back with WM Player - VLC will only play the audio track.

mcdicky · Jul 8, 2006, 02:54 PM

i tried both but it still does'nt work on my macbook.

hldan · Jul 8, 2006, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by bonniew

yeah, this is the link I've been using. When I download it automatically saves to my desktop but the icon looks like a piece of paper, and when I click on that icon it just says the computer doesn't recognise any application with which to open the file.

Make sure you have Stuffit Expander intalled.

eternalweezer · Jul 8, 2006, 11:56 PM

bonniew, i've been having the same problem, it would download the file but it wouldnt' be able to install it when i double click it....weird. i just gave up.

adman12 · Jul 18, 2006, 02:55 PM

are all u guys not quite all there or what .........................this is to all the ppl who say they can not get windows media on their mac.................im sure if u read all the requirements properly u will read that u actually need to download stuffit expander to recognise the sitx file ending.hope this has been a big help to all the ppl who are not quite capable of taking in too much information or did nt know what they were doin when they bought their mac (probably just bought it for itz good looks no doubt).......well either way im outta here , just thought id help the helpless out.peace

jhonizzle · Jul 18, 2006, 03:17 PM

http://www.demonoid.com/files/details/381947/5426554/ look and you shall find....

ghporter · Jul 18, 2006, 07:17 PM

Application questions go in the (GASP!) Applications Forum.

Dillon-K · Jul 20, 2006, 01:34 AM

See, this is what I hate about people who don't research before they buy. I don't even HAVE a Mac yet, and I knew that a .sit would need StuffIt Expander. BUY AN OS X BOOK, tards.

wulf · Jul 20, 2006, 03:13 AM

are all u guys not quite all there or what

See, this is what I hate about people who don't research before they buy … BUY AN OS X BOOK, tards.

See, these are the kind of helpful and supportive responses that give the Mac community such a great reputation. *sigh*

Simon · Jul 20, 2006, 04:36 AM

Originally Posted by wulf

See, these are the kind of helpful and supportive responses that give the Mac community such a great reputation. *sigh*

Seconded.

Dillon-K · Jul 20, 2006, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Simon

Seconded.

Well, really, though... that's like a Windows user wondering why a Word document won't open in PhotoShop. I'm not trying to give the Mac community a bad name, but really, I think people should do a bit of research or Google it now and then.

R0CK3TM4NN · Jul 21, 2006, 03:03 PM

Kind of related mac-n00b question. How do I delete Flip4Mac? Just drag the Flip4Mac icon in my apps folder to the trash? Will Quicktime go nuts if I do this?

I installed the PowerPC version onto my Macbook by running the installer in Rosetta. It works...just really slow.

wulf · Jul 21, 2006, 04:16 PM

The Flip4Mac folder should contain an uninstaller - you just need to run this to fully delete Flip4Mac from your system.

Alternatively you can manually uninstall using the following method (from the Flip4Mac website):

How to Uninstall Flip4Mac
Our next release, due to be available in January, will include an uninstall feature. In the meantime, if you need to uninstall Flip4Mac, you can do so using the following steps: Spotlight "Flip4Mac" and "Telestream" and remove all of the items identified. In addition, Spotlight and remove: WMV Player.prefPane WMV Player (in Apps Folder) By doing the above, you will remove the following: Flip4Mac WMV Import.component Flip4Mac WMV Plugin.plugin Flip4Mac Plugin.webplugin WmvPlayer.prefPane Flip4Mac WMV Player Installer.pkg (in Receipts Folder) net.telestream.wmv.import.plist net.telestream.wmv.export.plist net.telestream.wmv.plugin.plist WMV Player (in Applications Folder) Flip4Mac WMV Export.component Flip4Mac WMV Export Installer.pkg (in Receipts Folder) net.telestream.wmv.export.plist Contact support@flip4mac.com if you have any trouble or need additional help.

Bobblefroggie · Jul 25, 2006, 12:04 PM

Just FYI, as the new MacBooks don't come with Stuffit Expander, you can find it here: http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/download.html (free)

Bobblefroggie · Jul 25, 2006, 12:09 PM

Or if that doesn't work (didn't send me an email with link to download) go here: http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/182

Dillon-K · Jul 25, 2006, 02:21 PM

Well since this appearing to be the Mac-newbie-question-thread,.... it's been mentioned that some apps you can just delete, and some have an uninstaller... and there are some apps that you can just drag it into the applications folder and some you have to use an installer....

HOW do you distinguish between how you install/uninstall applications in Mac OS X?

dru · Jul 25, 2006, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by Dillon-K

Well since this appearing to be the Mac-newbie-question-thread,.... it's been mentioned that some apps you can just delete, and some have an uninstaller... and there are some apps that you can just drag it into the applications folder and some you have to use an installer....

HOW do you distinguish between how you install/uninstall applications in Mac OS X?

If the app has a folder in "Applications" there's probably an uninstaller there. If just the app is shown there or there's no uninstaller in the app folder, you can just drag the app (or app's folder) to the trash and empty the trash to delete.

Because Flip4Mac puts things in different folders like the Preferences Panes and QuickTime Plugins they're using (or will be?) an uninstaller. In most cases that isn't necessary.