# Internet Video download .wmv
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-video-download-wmv/245226
**Category:** Factual Questions
**Created:** [May 15, 2004, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-video-download-wmv/245226 "2004-05-15T04:09:54Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author:  [@SoulSearching](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SoulSearching)
#### Post date: [May 15, 2004, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-video-download-wmv/245226/1 "2004-05-15T04:09:54Z")
I have noticed the inability of my computer to play downloaded video files lately when they are .wmv format. The video will show a big chunky green blur and shadows. The audio is fine but the video is unwatchable. I have the latest windows media player and codecs, does anyone know whats wrong and what I can do about this?
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### Author:  [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)
#### Post date: [May 15, 2004, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-video-download-wmv/245226/2 "2004-05-15T04:29:17Z")
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> There is nothing wrong with your television set. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling transmission. If we wish to make it louder, we will bring up the volume. If we wish to make it softer, we will tune it to a whisper. We will control the horizontal. We will control the vertical. We can roll the image, make it flutter. We can change the focus to a soft blur or sharpen it to crystal clarity. For the next hour sit quietly and we will control all that you see and hear. We repeat: there is nothing wrong with your television set. You are about to participate in a great adventure. You are about to experience the awe and mystery which reaches from the inner mind to…
Oh, sorry. 😃
It is very possible there really is nothing wrong with the downloading process and your software. It is entirely possible the downloaded file will not work because Microsoft is expanding its use of [DRM](http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/drm/default.aspx)
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### Author:  [@Alereon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alereon)
#### Post date: [May 15, 2004, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-video-download-wmv/245226/3 "2004-05-15T07:35:55Z")
Most likely the file is corrupted. It may also be that some application has installed its codecs as the default decompressor for the data in the WMV file. I would first try downloading another copy of the video from another source if possible. If that doesn’t work, try uninstalling any codec packs or codecs that you have installed, and see if the file plays then.