windows media error [Archive]

axl409

January 21st, 2003, 09:12

i have downloaded an asf file using asf recorder and when i go to play the file (video file) it comes up with an error saying "invalid or corrupt data was encountered"..i was wondering if there is anyway i can rectify this problem..i can stream the file ok but i cant view it if i download it..i know its possible to do this because other people have done it with no problem

axl409

January 23rd, 2003, 20:16

anyone?

n7of9

January 23rd, 2003, 21:22

have you tried playing it in another player?? what version of wmp do you have?? you probably don't have the necessary codecs....have you tried downloading it again - most of the time it is an error in downloading...are you on dial-up??

CareBear

January 24th, 2003, 02:30

just download it again, sometimes it just doesn't come out right no matter what you try... it's still streaming media without guarenteed delivery, ASFRecorder was just a "hack" to show the insecurity of streaming asf/wmv copyright wise.

What's the link to the stream? Can try and see if it works here

axl409

January 25th, 2003, 20:37

Originally posted by n7of9
have you tried playing it in another player?? what version of wmp do you have?? you probably don't have the necessary codecs....have you tried downloading it again - most of the time it is an error in downloading...are you on dial-up??

i dont have any other program that plays asf files..asf files are windows media files..i have version 7..yes im on dial up and about the codecs, i did think of that which is why im asking if there is a way i can fix it..it might be that but im not sure how to go about doing it

CareBear

January 26th, 2003, 03:15

*points up*
just download it again, streams were never meant to be saved to disk so sometimes they get messed up when the data rate isn't constant or some packets don't quite make it to you.

axl409

January 26th, 2003, 06:25

Originally posted by CareBear
*points up*
just download it again, streams were never meant to be saved to disk so sometimes they get messed up when the data rate isn't constant or some packets don't quite make it to you.

ive tried that..doesnt seem to work..im sure theres a way to fix it without having to dowload over and over

CareBear

January 26th, 2003, 07:04

Originally posted by axl409
ive tried that..doesnt seem to work..im sure theres a way to fix it without having to dowload over and over is it a secret file or can you post the link?
Also it's not guaranteed to work. Microsoft "fixed" it a few months back since I've been unable to download any of the streaming media on their site.
You're breaking copyright by downloading it so be happy it still works in most cases. :p

axl409

January 26th, 2003, 08:39

well its not really secret but its not exactly supposed t be downloaded..lol..but i have a lousy 56k modem whch means streaming videos is a nightmare and almost a waste of time..heres a link to one of the files, people are definitly downloading and then watching it no problem, i just cant seem to be able to watch it without this error coming up

mms://demand.stream.aol.com/wmg/us/eeg/metallica/metallica_com/2003/jan24_today_high_asf.asf

CareBear

January 26th, 2003, 11:16

you're not by any chance trying to play it with Windows Media Player 7 or 9? It wouldn't play in WMP9 for me but it'll play fine with mplayer2.exe

axl409

January 26th, 2003, 20:23

Originally posted by CareBear
you're not by any chance trying to play it with Windows Media Player 7 or 9? It wouldn't play in WMP9 for me but it'll play fine with mplayer2.exe

yea im using windows media 7 actually