Why won't my video clips open?

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Why won't my video clips open?

As of about 2 weeks ago video clips emailed to me won't open, especially Utube clips but also clips on CNN,com,etc. The same urls in the same emails open and run perfectly on my wife's MacBook Air. so it must not be the sender or email but my Mac specifically. I don't recall blocking anything or changing preferences. All suggestions are welcomed. Thanks. (PS, I logged in to Utube which didn't help.)

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Apr 27, 2015 10:39 AM

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Answer 1

Eric Root

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Apr 28, 2015 1:07 PM in response to James Wittmer

Video Player - VLC

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James Wittmer Author

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Apr 29, 2015 9:10 AM in response to Eric Root

I installed VLC and it works on some but not on Utube video clips, which, as before, open nicely on a MacBook Air on the same emailed URL.

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James Wittmer Author

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May 10, 2015 2:30 PM in response to James Wittmer

I installed VLC and it doesn't work on most video clips regardless of source. I was able to get one to play by exporting it to my desktop and then opening it with Realplayer. I welcome any suggestions on how to open clips directly with a mouse click, as is the case with my MacBook Air. Thanks.

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