Can't open .wmv file type

HELP! I can't seem to open email attachments from friends when they're a .wmv.
I've tried the drag into an open Safari window - no worky.
I've downloaded the free version of FLIP4MAC - no worky.
Have not downloaded Windows Media Player 9 for Mac yet (and really don't want to).
Any ideas?????? Thanks in advance for any help!

I'd suggest you use VLC (http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html). It plays close to all file formats without problems and it's free. So except for the above mentioned case it will solve your problem.
senex

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