WhiteKnight77 1 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I had to install a different version of Quicktime and now it won't let WMP play file types I want WMP to. The file preferences in QT is unchecked, yet QT still wants to play .mpg and .mpeg clips. Does anyone know how to get it to stop playing those files. I am about ready to uninstall QT at this point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dannik 43 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 My Computer -> Tools -> Folder Options -> File Types Find the WMV extension, and 'Change' the 'open with' to WMP. That's the quick `n dirty method. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CR6 0 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Here's another way: Right click on the .mpeg/.mpg file (or any other media file that WMP can play), choose "Open With ..." and then chose "Choose Program ..." Choose Windows Media Player to open the file and check the box near the bottom of the dialog window that says "Always use the selected program to open this type of file" and your WMP files should always plan on WMP from now on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocky 1,224 Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Yep, whenever my file associations get screwed up (last time thanks to a creative media player) I use the method CR6 mentioned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteKnight77 1 Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 Well, I can't figure out why QT wants to play .mpgs as imbedded files. All settings are set properly, but the plug-in has made some change somewhere. I guess I don't have a choice anymore. Damn Apple! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter 0 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Did you already go into MediaPlayer and go into Options, and File Types, and try resetting the file association that way? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giampi 39 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Also I suggest to remove quicktime system tray from the startup programs (it could be most probably set in registry, best way to remove it is a tweaker) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteKnight77 1 Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 Yes, I have done both of those things. Everytime I watch a QT clip, I open StartupMgr and delete the registry entry so it will not be there next time I start my PC. I am really starting to hate Apple. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter 0 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 This is the first time I've heard of Quicktime doing this. I'm running Quicktime as we speak, and no issues. I have never had issues with Quicktime. Sorry. I'm baffled on this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CR6 0 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Well, I can't figure out why QT wants to play .mpgs as imbedded files. All settings are set properly, but the plug-in has made some change somewhere. ← Hey WK, I just realized we might be talking about 2 different things: the 1) "stand-alone" QT player and the 2) QT "browser plug-in" So are you saying that QuickTime is playing your .mpg files within your browser instead of WMP? If so, just open up QT, chose "Edit", then "Preferences" then "QuickTime Preferences". Go to "Browser Plug-in" and click the MIME settings. Uncheck "MPEG" and hopefully this fixes your problem. Also, if you really don't like QT, you can uninstall it and download "QuickTime Alternative" which allows you to play QT files in WMP. http://www.free-codecs.com/download/QuickT...Alternative.htm I personally have no probs with QT. I usually use the stand-alone install of v6.0 to avoid things like iTunes, but have also tried v6.5 without probs. I also always turn off the QT system tray icon and the msconfig startup entry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter 0 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Good catch, CR6. I just realized the same thing, and feel a bit ashamed because I didn't think of that. I also use the stand-alone to avoid all the other crap. Good catch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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