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Playing AIFF files in windows media player

Anonymous
2010-12-16T11:04:00+00:00

Hi,

I am trying to play some AIFF files in windows media player. I get the following error mesage " Windows media player cannot play file. The player might not support the file type or might not support the codec that was used to compress the file".

As WMP supports AIFF files i am assuming it is an issue with the codec.

Is there a solution out there so i can play the files ?

cheers, Matt.

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-12-17T07:00:19+00:00

    Hi,

    Yes, it should be an issue with the codec’s.Search for appropriate audio codec’s using your preferred search engine and check if that helps.

    For more information, see: Codec’s: frequently asked questions

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-12-17T15:38:22+00:00

    Where do the files come from? Are you sure that they're in the AIFF format?

    You can try installing  FFDShow . If that doesn't help, please open a few of the files in  GSpot , this program will report the audio codec that's used in the file. Then, you can report that codec back here.

    Tim De Baets

    http://www.bm-productions.tk

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-07-06T00:52:19+00:00

    Find Pot Player and install it. It works fine with it.

    https://potplayer.daum.net/

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-11-03T15:06:18+00:00

    Hi Tim

    I thought I'd reach out to you because I have some files that say they are in the aif format and not aiff. 

    Where do I download something onto my computer so that I can play these audio files?

    I have windows 7 on my computer

    thanks so much for your help

    Marilyn

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-11-03T15:03:54+00:00

    I am trying to play a file that says only aif not aiff. Is there a difference? I have windows 7 and I am getting a message that says my computer doesnt support this kind of file.

    how do I download the aif file so that I can play this audio file.? I know nothing about these kind of files.

    I think it is an MP3 file but I'm not sure.

    Please  help since i have many of these files I want to listen to .

    Thanks so much

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