is there a media player that will play ASX and WMV files?

Try these...

VLC Media Player

Microsoft's Windows Media Player 9 (Mac Version)

MPlayer OS X


Beavis2084

Also add Flip4Mac's (now free) WMV codec and player to that list.

1.5 Ghz, 15 inch Powerbook G4 with Superdrive Mac OS X (10.4.5)

Tried 'em all but NONE worked for ASX. Anyone had any luck ??

Ewie

From a Microsoft Bulletin concerning asx files:

Cannot play back file. The file format is invalid.

In some cases, you might be able to play the file in Microsoft Windows Media Player on a Microsoft Windows-based computer, but not on a Macintosh. This occurs because Windows Media Player for Mac is parses .asx files more strictly.

This issue may occur if the .asx file contains an error, or if there is an error in the HTML coding of a Web page that contains an embedded Windows Media file.

To resolve this issue, test to determine if Window Media Player can play other .asx files. If it can, contact the owner of the Web site to have the owner troubleshoot the .asx file.

I do not know what, if any, Flip4Mac's redirecting to Quicktime would have in these cases. There have been asx files I have listened to with no problems.

Hi Tom, the ASX files I have are all movie clips I downloaded via Limewire. I've tried Flip4Mac, Real Player, VLC, MPlayer and the latest WMV but none of them will open.

Ewie

Personally, I would be highly suspect of the files you downloaded using Limewire as well as the legality of the files being available for download.

I was searching for stills and movie clips to insert in a non commercial documentary I am putting together but I take your point Tom.

ewie

I subscribe to a UK based service that streams live British television channels in asx format. I have no problem viewing these on Windows Media Player on both my home and office PC's, but try to watch them on my Mac Powerbook? Forget it.

Frankly, I'm surprized that more isn't made of this deficiency in the Mac version of WMP. Why do so many Mac users ("fanatics") remain in denial at what they are missing out there in the "real world?"

Back to the point, however, does anyone know of any way a Mac can support live streaming of asx files?

Thanks!

Michael in Maine

Hi Michael,

try downloading the Flip4Mac plugin for QT, ASX files will then play in QT on your Powerbook.

And as far as missing out in the real world is concerned, I most certainly don't mind missing out on having hundreds of virus warnings everytime I open my emails. You're right, there are things a Mac can't do and a PC can, but there are many more things in my opinion a Mac can do that a PC can't. And a Mac is more fun to work with.....;-)

Hope the Flip4Mac works for your problem!

Cheers,
Colin

I tried Flip4mac Colin but it didn't work for asx files on my iMac. Did it work for you ?

Ewart

Take a look at this info. It should expain why the files do not play.
http://www.webreference.com/js/column51/asf.html

Flip4MAc can play .asx files.

Another player to keep around is Real Player. There is a free version but they try to make the paid one easier to find. Make sure you get the free link (blue button at top right).