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You might need the newest Windows codec (the compression algorithm for the media file). When you first attempted to install Windows Media Player, you might not have had the necessary permission to install software or your Internet security might have been set to "Medium" or "High." This prevents the codecs from being properly installed. Change your Internet security to "Low" during the installation process, or see your network administrator for proper installation.

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