video won't play...decompressor?

[Macro2]

says need a decompressor. video clip won't play.
WMP 6.4 with divx3.11apha codec installed.
video is .mpg

need something else?

thanks...mac

 

[Wiglaf]

one of the following issues
1. time to reboot
2. need to install the mpeg2 codec 'cause the mpg is actually an m2v/mp2/etc. -- i.e. an mpeg2.

 

[Macro2]

where get mpeg2 codec?

Thanks, mac

 

[Wiglaf]

for the freeware codecs try
go.to/doom9
and look under downloads --> codecs